YEARLY HIGH
24.2470 KGS
YEARLY LOW
23.2734 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.9716 KGS

2021 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 24.2470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 23.2734.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9736 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.6623 to the December average rate of 24.0215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 24.2470 was down 2.44% compared to the 2020 peak of 24.8525, 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 121,235 KGS
2020 Average 111,003 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 116,367 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,868.01 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

24.1497
23.6179
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 23.8984, compared to 24.0448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8984
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.0448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.5411 KGS (High: 23.8145 / Low: 23.2734). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2429 KGS (High: 24.0878 / Low: 23.8449).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5411
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.1294 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 24.1054) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.2966), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8087 (+8.11%).

2021 Avg (July) 24.1054
2020 Avg (July) 22.2966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.8145 23.2734 23.6623
February 23.9722 23.7092 23.8219
March 24.0878 23.8449 23.9983
April 24.0956 23.8233 23.9622
May 24.1131 23.6411 23.9475
June 24.1815 23.7275 23.9980
July 24.2470 23.7674 24.1054
August 24.1422 23.8036 23.9760
September 24.1504 23.8287 24.0618
October 24.1670 23.8439 24.0454
November 24.1576 23.8477 24.0590
December 24.1584 23.8520 24.0215