YEARLY HIGH
5.3968 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.6639 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9734 MDL

2020 PGK to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 3, valuing the pair at 5.3968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 2, dropping to 4.6639.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7329 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.1059 to the December average rate of 4.8895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.3968 was down 13.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.2284, 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 26,984 MDL
2019 Average 25,899 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 23,320 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,664.28 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.3153
4.6582
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MDL 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 5.1244, compared to 4.8223 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1244
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8223

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.3146 MDL (High: 5.3968 / Low: 5.0821). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0779 MDL (High: 4.8573 / Low: 4.7794).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3146
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0779

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 0.1711 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.2606) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.2320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0285 (+0.55%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.2606
2019 Avg (April) 5.2320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.2217 4.9987 5.1059
February 5.2520 5.0228 5.1600
March 5.2607 4.9926 5.1524
April 5.3968 5.0821 5.2606
May 5.2191 5.0009 5.1065
June 5.0352 4.8944 4.9611
July 5.0042 4.7434 4.8841
August 4.7769 4.6669 4.7130
September 4.8253 4.6639 4.7590
October 4.8573 4.7794 4.8224
November 4.9004 4.7916 4.8658
December 4.9272 4.8437 4.8895