YEARLY HIGH
7.4449 MXN
YEARLY LOW
5.4012 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1940 MXN

2020 PGK to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 7.4449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 5.4012.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0437 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5259 to the December average rate of 5.6736, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.4449 was up 9.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.8288, 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 37,225 MXN
2019 Average 28,447 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 27,006 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,218.28 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.1780
5.3757
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MXN 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 6.3066, compared to 6.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2251 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3066
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.7875 MXN (High: 7.4449 / Low: 5.6574). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1358 MXN (High: 5.7529 / Low: 5.6172).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.7875
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1358

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3116 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3116

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.5158) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.7074), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8084 (+14.16%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.5158
2019 Avg (March) 5.7074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5940 5.4536 5.5259
February 5.7601 5.4012 5.5392
March 7.4449 5.6574 6.5158
April 7.3283 6.7784 7.0278
May 7.2008 6.3536 6.7712
June 6.6928 6.2075 6.4595
July 6.5886 6.2354 6.4545
August 6.4626 6.2068 6.3123
September 6.4639 5.9461 6.1921
October 6.2006 5.9420 6.0583
November 6.0929 5.6767 5.7980
December 5.7529 5.6172 5.6736