2021 PGK to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2093 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.1256 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1743 MYR

2021 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 1.2093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.1256.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0837 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1432 to the December average rate of 1.1933, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1.2093 was down 7.39% compared to the 2020 peak of 1.3058, 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 6,046 MYR

2020 Average 6,058 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,628 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 418.71 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.2012

1.1380

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MYR 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 1.1597, compared to 1.1888 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1597

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1888

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0410 MYR (High: 1.2093 / Low: 1.1683). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 MYR (High: 1.1727 / Low: 1.1591).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0410

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0123 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0123

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 1.1959) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1.2290), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0331 (-2.69%).

2021 Avg (July) 1.1959

2020 Avg (July) 1.2290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1500	1.1256	1.1432
February	1.1568	1.1333	1.1441
March	1.1778	1.1479	1.1640
April	1.1727	1.1591	1.1653
May	1.1772	1.1487	1.1691
June	1.1866	1.1627	1.1727
July	1.2093	1.1683	1.1959
August	1.2073	1.1783	1.1948
September	1.1907	1.1665	1.1824
October	1.1914	1.1714	1.1805
November	1.2046	1.1782	1.1862
December	1.2057	1.1777	1.1933