YEARLY HIGH
24.8525 KGS
YEARLY LOW
20.1861 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.1977 KGS

2020 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 24.8525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 3, dropping to 20.1861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6664 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4538 to the December average rate of 23.7493, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.8525 was up 0.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.7770, 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 124,263 KGS
2019 Average 102,236 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 100,931 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,331.89 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.2106
20.1123
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KGS 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 21.4910, compared to 22.9044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4910
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.2290 KGS (High: 24.8525 / Low: 21.6235). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4146 KGS (High: 20.6124 / Low: 20.1979).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.2290
January Spread (Stable) ±0.4146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.9677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 23.0492) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.3601), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6891 (+13.21%).

2020 Avg (April) 23.0492
2019 Avg (April) 20.3601

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.6124 20.1979 20.4538
February 20.9639 20.1861 20.5223
March 23.2231 20.2761 21.2913
April 24.8525 21.6235 23.0492
May 23.0020 21.0124 22.0815
June 21.8207 21.1621 21.5478
July 22.6103 21.8921 22.2966
August 22.3937 21.8151 22.0622
September 22.9882 22.0927 22.5714
October 23.2149 22.4922 22.8776
November 24.1595 23.3128 23.8691
December 24.1589 22.9516 23.7493