YEARLY HIGH
58.8247 LRD
YEARLY LOW
44.0929 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
55.3116 LRD

2020 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 58.8247. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 44.0929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.7317 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 56.2664 to the December average rate of 45.8638, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 58.8247 was down 15.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 70.0151, 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 294,123 LRD
2019 Average 275,339 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 220,465 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 73,658.67 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

58.9625
44.6730
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LRD 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 57.3420, compared to 53.2812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.3420
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.2812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 8.0604 LRD (High: 52.1533 / Low: 44.0929). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7625 LRD (High: 57.8375 / Low: 57.0749).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.0604
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7625

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 8.1797 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.1797

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 57.7717) against the same month in 2019 (average: 47.8512), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9206 (+20.73%).

2020 Avg (February) 57.7717
2019 Avg (February) 47.8512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 57.7663 54.7336 56.2664
February 58.8247 56.4990 57.7717
March 58.1498 56.8208 57.6970
April 57.9810 56.9140 57.4842
May 57.8717 56.5242 57.2763
June 57.8375 57.0749 57.5567
July 58.2323 56.6152 57.4289
August 57.5596 56.4137 56.7883
September 58.0058 56.1763 57.0030
October 56.7880 51.6475 55.3914
November 52.1533 44.0929 47.2117
December 46.6453 44.7909 45.8638