2020 PGK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2666.9430 LAK

YEARLY LOW

2565.8120 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2613.4051 LAK

2020 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 2666.9430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 21, dropping to 2565.8120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 101.1310 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2610.7444 to the December average rate of 2641.0741, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2666.9430 was down 15.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 3144.9137, 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 13,334,715 LAK

2019 Average 12,864,914 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 12,829,060 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 505,655.21 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2646.0857

2585.9460

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LAK 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 2605.4386, compared to 2621.3715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9328 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2605.4386

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2621.3715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 91.5179 LAK (High: 2666.9430 / Low: 2575.4251). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.6712 LAK (High: 2648.1481 / Low: 2626.4770).

February Spread (Volatile) ±91.5179

December Spread (Stable) ±21.6712

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 17.3536 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -17.3536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2615.0884) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2548.0327), the exchange rate shifted by +67.0557 (+2.63%).

2020 Avg (February) 2615.0884

2019 Avg (February) 2548.0327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2630.4894	2573.9722	2610.7444
February	2666.9430	2575.4251	2615.0884
March	2627.8327	2566.9313	2600.7114
April	2625.1830	2573.5411	2601.2718
May	2625.3644	2565.8120	2596.8812
June	2624.3832	2583.1579	2607.9346
July	2650.1096	2575.8252	2608.3113
August	2626.7163	2572.2684	2590.9576
September	2657.9330	2574.8373	2615.6048
October	2644.7018	2616.2389	2635.9013
November	2647.6462	2613.0341	2636.3797
December	2648.1481	2626.4770	2641.0741