YEARLY HIGH
4163.6583 IDR
YEARLY LOW
3910.3384 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4054.4670 IDR

2021 PGK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 4163.6583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 3910.3384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 253.3199 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3979.9971 to the December average rate of 4058.2458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4163.6583 was down 16.57% compared to the 2020 peak of 4990.3837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,818,291 IDR
2020 Average 20,969,668 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 19,551,692 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,266,599.38 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4144.1420
3957.8208
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4044.5994, compared to 4064.3347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.7353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4044.5994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4064.3347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 128.8303 IDR (High: 4139.8571 / Low: 4011.0269). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 66.9894 IDR (High: 4069.7004 / Low: 4002.7110).

June Spread (Volatile) ±128.8303
September Spread (Stable) ±66.9894

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 55.4998 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -55.4998

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 4128.6153) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4185.1347), the exchange rate shifted by -56.5194 (-1.35%).

2021 Avg (July) 4128.6153
2020 Avg (July) 4185.1347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4021.8919 3914.5841 3979.9971
February 4032.4686 3910.3384 3973.3476
March 4137.7520 4026.1353 4075.4571
April 4142.1443 4067.9803 4109.0515
May 4117.1151 4003.9361 4055.8863
June 4139.8571 4011.0269 4073.8569
July 4163.6583 4061.7581 4128.6153
August 4129.1885 4027.9130 4073.1154
September 4069.7004 4002.7110 4047.7050
October 4064.3524 3984.2635 4024.3575
November 4093.7101 4018.1986 4053.9692
December 4109.1938 3996.7970 4058.2458