2021 PGK to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PGK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PGK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 12060.8011. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 11781.6265.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 279.1746 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11919.2901 to the December average rate of 11973.1013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 12060.8011 was down 36.56% compared to the 2020 peak of 19011.9680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.
PGK to IRR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 11919.8159, compared to 11974.5050 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 54.6891 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 233.3014 IRR (High: 12060.8011 / Low: 11827.4997). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 129.1089 IRR (High: 11968.3017 / Low: 11839.1928).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 53.3825 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 11993.9913) against the same month in 2020 (average: 12357.0897), the exchange rate shifted by -363.0985 (-2.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11978.6629 | 11781.6265 | 11919.2901 |
| February | 11969.5606 | 11820.3907 | 11901.8019 |
| March | 11968.3017 | 11839.1928 | 11922.6100 |
| April | 11964.9585 | 11828.4898 | 11898.1971 |
| May | 11990.3769 | 11810.0629 | 11930.3747 |
| June | 12030.0000 | 11827.4997 | 11946.6215 |
| July | 12060.8011 | 11827.4997 | 11993.9913 |
| August | 12028.1007 | 11851.1064 | 11940.6087 |
| September | 12030.8927 | 11866.6639 | 11979.2511 |
| October | 12045.3650 | 11863.8038 | 11970.7392 |
| November | 12042.3335 | 11883.5430 | 11989.3382 |
| December | 12039.5050 | 11884.3486 | 11973.1013 |