2021 PGK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2021.
2021 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021
During 2021, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 3357.9832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2612.5682.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 745.4150 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2638.1941 to the December average rate of 3140.0298, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3357.9832 was up 25.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 2666.9430, 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 2021.
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)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2658.4123, compared to 2864.8956 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 206.4833 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 282.4140 LAK (High: 3357.9832 / Low: 3075.5692). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 27.2470 LAK (High: 2670.7939 / Low: 2643.5470).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3140.0298) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2641.0741), the exchange rate shifted by +498.9557 (+18.89%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2652.3452 | 2612.5682 | 2638.1941 |
| February | 2654.0688 | 2625.2798 | 2641.0591 |
| March | 2671.0617 | 2635.9093 | 2655.7526 |
| April | 2670.7939 | 2643.5470 | 2659.2364 |
| May | 2689.8827 | 2649.3199 | 2671.5242 |
| June | 2710.3498 | 2661.8674 | 2684.7072 |
| July | 2733.9056 | 2656.1523 | 2708.5688 |
| August | 2730.5017 | 2694.9643 | 2712.8326 |
| September | 2813.3437 | 2694.1990 | 2747.8745 |
| October | 2923.7395 | 2808.3211 | 2867.5110 |
| November | 3080.5896 | 2918.3687 | 3012.5569 |
| December | 3357.9832 | 3075.5692 | 3140.0298 |