YEARLY HIGH
15.2856 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.5640 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.3102 PHP

2020 PGK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 15.2856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 13.5640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7216 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.9387 to the December average rate of 13.6741, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.2856 was down 15.02% compared to the 2019 peak of 17.9870, 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 76,428 PHP
2019 Average 76,513 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 67,820 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,608.21 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.0652
13.5477
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PHP 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 14.7469, compared to 13.8736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7469
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.8736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.6386 PHP (High: 15.2856 / Low: 14.6470). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1548 PHP (High: 13.7210 / Low: 13.5662).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.6386
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1548

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 0.3400 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 14.9323) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.5074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5752 (-3.71%).

2020 Avg (February) 14.9323
2019 Avg (February) 15.5074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.1167 14.6725 14.9387
February 15.2856 14.6470 14.9323
March 15.1182 14.5072 14.8551
April 14.8643 14.5136 14.7010
May 14.7647 14.3929 14.5827
June 14.5734 14.3181 14.4714
July 14.4524 13.9796 14.2367
August 14.1324 13.7295 13.8967
September 14.1328 13.6744 13.8898
October 13.9143 13.6299 13.8309
November 13.8427 13.5640 13.7135
December 13.7210 13.5662 13.6741