YEARLY HIGH
4.6429 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.3333 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4492 MVR

2020 PGK to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 4.6429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 4.3333.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3097 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5417 to the December average rate of 4.3833, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.6429 was down 14.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.4590, 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 23,215 MVR
2019 Average 22,825 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 21,666 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,548.39 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.5580
4.3626
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MVR 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 4.4994, compared to 4.3990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4994
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1642 MVR (High: 4.6429 / Low: 4.4787). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0433 MVR (High: 4.3945 / Low: 4.3512).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1642
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0433

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0488 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0488

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 4.5414) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.5935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0520 (-1.13%).

2020 Avg (February) 4.5414
2019 Avg (February) 4.5935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5740 4.4896 4.5417
February 4.6429 4.4787 4.5414
March 4.5580 4.4523 4.5069
April 4.5124 4.4239 4.4747
May 4.5190 4.4017 4.4664
June 4.4928 4.4210 4.4650
July 4.5026 4.3758 4.4386
August 4.4505 4.3619 4.3898
September 4.4833 4.3471 4.4104
October 4.4109 4.3333 4.3932
November 4.3966 4.3391 4.3789
December 4.3945 4.3512 4.3833