2020 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.5605 LKR

YEARLY LOW

51.8616 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.4736 LKR

2020 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 56.5605. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 51.8616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6989 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 53.3192 to the December average rate of 53.2294, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 56.5605 was down 11.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 63.9730, 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 282,802 LKR

2019 Average 264,047 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 259,308 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,494.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

55.9250

52.2503

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LKR 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 54.0158, compared to 52.9315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0842 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.0158

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.3253 LKR (High: 55.0438 / Low: 52.7186). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7350 LKR (High: 52.7867 / Low: 52.0517).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3253

November Spread (Stable) ±0.7350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.5053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 55.6188) against the same month in 2019 (average: 51.8184), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8004 (+7.33%).

2020 Avg (April) 55.6188

2019 Avg (April) 51.8184

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	53.7311	52.6577	53.3192
February	54.4558	52.5657	53.3692
March	55.0438	52.7186	53.9153
April	56.5605	54.8560	55.6188
May	55.4638	53.1457	54.1135
June	54.1288	53.0959	53.7585
July	54.2533	52.7647	53.5429
August	53.4206	51.9726	52.7039
September	53.7785	52.2775	52.9733
October	52.8028	51.8616	52.5831
November	52.7867	52.0517	52.5566
December	54.1915	52.3305	53.2294