2020 PGK to JPY Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |