YEARLY HIGH
437.8427 MMK
YEARLY LOW
362.1100 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
397.0179 MMK

2020 PGK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 437.8427. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 362.1100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 75.7327 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 431.5466 to the December average rate of 380.2316, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 437.8427 was down 18.57% compared to the 2019 peak of 537.6640, 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 2,189,213 MMK
2019 Average 2,248,755 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,810,550 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 378,663.61 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

437.8534
362.1718
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MMK 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 414.4577, compared to 379.5781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 34.8796 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 414.4577
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 379.5781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 31.0949 MMK (High: 421.8507 / Low: 390.7559). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.2579 MMK (High: 373.7041 / Low: 364.4462).

March Spread (Volatile) ±31.0949
November Spread (Stable) ±9.2579

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 17.6331 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.6331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 431.5466) against the same month in 2019 (average: 455.7012), the exchange rate shifted by -24.1546 (-5.30%).

2020 Avg (January) 431.5466
2019 Avg (January) 455.7012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 437.8427 425.5684 431.5466
February 435.4674 420.3510 426.2589
March 421.8507 390.7559 408.6258
April 424.3856 403.9292 412.2410
May 410.6644 400.4084 404.9617
June 406.1374 396.6044 403.1119
July 400.1673 386.5133 394.3027
August 393.2164 376.0865 386.7060
September 388.0216 369.3998 378.3542
October 372.8143 362.1100 368.4786
November 373.7041 364.4462 369.3952
December 393.3860 375.1411 380.2316