YEARLY HIGH
32.8999 JPY
YEARLY LOW
29.1700 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.7964 JPY

2020 PGK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 32.8999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 29.1700.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7299 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.1019 to the December average rate of 29.5061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 32.8999 was down 14.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 38.6578, 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 164,500 JPY
2019 Average 161,112 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 145,850 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,649.63 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

32.5829
29.2264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to JPY 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 31.5323, compared to 30.0605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4718 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.7690 JPY (High: 32.6912 / Low: 29.9222). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4723 JPY (High: 29.6423 / Low: 29.1700).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.7690
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4723

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.8896 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8896

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 32.3032) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.7892), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4860 (-1.48%).

2020 Avg (February) 32.3032
2019 Avg (February) 32.7892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.5003 31.5383 32.1019
February 32.8999 31.4707 32.3032
March 32.6912 29.9222 31.4136
April 31.7996 30.7664 31.3000
May 31.2420 30.5971 30.9516
June 31.7192 30.5577 31.1239
July 31.1839 29.8653 30.7650
August 30.6158 29.8778 30.2012
September 30.9039 29.7635 30.2370
October 30.3091 29.4213 30.0045
November 30.0331 29.2743 29.6495
December 29.6423 29.1700 29.5061