2020 PGK to KMF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PGK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PGK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 5830.0544. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 113.8654.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5716.1890 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.3391 to the December average rate of 299.4084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 129.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5830.0544 was down 11.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 6594.6206, 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 KMF 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 130.2353, compared to 149.8628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 19.6274 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 5716.1890 KMF (High: 5830.0544 / Low: 113.8654). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3301 KMF (High: 120.2428 / Low: 117.9127).
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.5396 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 299.4084) against the same month in 2019 (average: 130.1111), the exchange rate shifted by +169.2972 (+130.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 132.3525 | 128.0376 | 130.3391 |
| February | 134.8690 | 128.9734 | 132.5791 |
| March | 135.2276 | 125.4219 | 130.2593 |
| April | 133.2846 | 129.8063 | 131.5512 |
| May | 132.2887 | 128.0769 | 130.2830 |
| June | 127.8029 | 124.3114 | 126.4002 |
| July | 127.0921 | 119.2827 | 123.9947 |
| August | 120.3352 | 116.8892 | 118.4551 |
| September | 121.2081 | 116.9631 | 119.6657 |
| October | 120.2428 | 117.9127 | 119.3921 |
| November | 120.6624 | 117.0654 | 118.2607 |
| December | 5830.0544 | 113.8654 | 299.4084 |