YEARLY HIGH
257.5107 KPW
YEARLY LOW
251.8338 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.0569 KPW

2021 PGK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 257.5107. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 251.8338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6769 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.7545 to the December average rate of 254.9729, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 257.5107 was down 4.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 270.1132, 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 1,287,554 KPW
2020 Average 1,297,663 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,259,169 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,384.45 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

256.3708
254.1396
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KPW 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 254.7761, compared to 255.3376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5615 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 254.7761
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.3376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 4.6963 KPW (High: 257.5107 / Low: 252.8144). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7597 KPW (High: 255.8240 / Low: 253.0643).

July Spread (Volatile) ±4.6963
March Spread (Stable) ±2.7597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.3591 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3591

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 256.1849) against the same month in 2020 (average: 259.3326), the exchange rate shifted by -3.1478 (-1.21%).

2021 Avg (July) 256.1849
2020 Avg (July) 259.3326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 256.0455 251.8338 254.7545
February 255.8510 252.6624 254.4031
March 255.8240 253.0643 254.8335
April 255.7526 252.8356 254.3256
May 256.2959 252.4417 255.0065
June 257.1429 252.8144 255.3334
July 257.5107 252.8144 256.1849
August 256.5387 253.0604 254.8258
September 256.4615 253.0567 255.4673
October 256.5118 253.0566 255.2024
November 256.3986 253.1406 255.3724
December 256.4103 253.1577 254.9729