YEARLY HIGH
35.8174 NPR
YEARLY LOW
32.9152 NPR
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.1730 NPR

2020 PGK to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 16, valuing the pair at 35.8174. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 32.9152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9021 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.4933 to the December average rate of 33.5017, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 35.8174 was down 12.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 40.7838, 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 179,087 NPR
2019 Average 166,379 NPR
Yearly Trough Low 164,576 NPR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,510.68 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

35.5367
33.3076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to NPR 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 34.5150, compared to 33.8310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6840 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.5150
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 33.8310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8895 NPR (High: 35.6045 / Low: 33.7150). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5921 NPR (High: 34.0836 / Low: 33.4915).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8895
November Spread (Stable) ±0.5921

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.5581 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5581

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 35.3510) against the same month in 2019 (average: 32.9637), the exchange rate shifted by +2.3873 (+7.24%).

2020 Avg (April) 35.3510
2019 Avg (April) 32.9637

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.8076 32.9152 33.4933
February 34.2232 33.0069 33.6043
March 35.6045 33.7150 34.6941
April 35.8174 34.9620 35.3510
May 35.2752 34.4176 34.9128
June 35.3506 34.6701 35.0347
July 35.0922 34.0120 34.5476
August 34.5822 33.2386 33.9895
September 34.2486 32.9311 33.6243
October 34.0031 33.2931 33.5524
November 34.0836 33.4915 33.7706
December 33.6891 33.0246 33.5017