YEARLY HIGH
370.7919 KRW
YEARLY LOW
306.7442 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
340.2379 KRW

2020 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 370.7919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 306.7442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 64.0477 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 342.6879 to the December average rate of 311.1822, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 370.7919 was down 10.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 413.8600, 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 1,853,960 KRW
2019 Average 1,722,069 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,533,721 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 320,238.42 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

359.2032
306.8167
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KRW 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 351.2212, compared to 329.2546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 21.9666 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 351.2212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 329.2546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 28.9086 KRW (High: 370.7919 / Low: 341.8833). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.4804 KRW (High: 358.6132 / Low: 351.1329).

March Spread (Volatile) ±28.9086
May Spread (Stable) ±7.4804

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 10.9058 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.9058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 354.8376) against the same month in 2019 (average: 335.7530), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0846 (+5.68%).

2020 Avg (March) 354.8376
2019 Avg (March) 335.7530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 353.8373 336.5534 342.6879
February 357.9437 341.5393 351.1938
March 370.7919 341.8833 354.8376
April 361.9034 347.7415 354.8269
May 358.6132 351.1329 354.8207
June 352.7986 343.7461 348.9604
July 351.0855 340.8163 345.5357
August 343.4222 334.8944 338.2800
September 345.8486 330.1672 337.2257
October 333.2429 318.1068 326.3199
November 323.9362 311.7193 316.9841
December 315.9204 306.7442 311.1822