YEARLY HIGH
2035.5092 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1860.6139 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1950.9594 PYG

2020 PGK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2035.5092. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 1860.6139.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 174.8953 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1912.5624 to the December average rate of 1978.1980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2035.5092 was down 11.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 2288.0931, 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 10,177,546 PYG
2019 Average 9,216,835 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 9,303,070 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 874,476.38 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2011.8077
1876.9093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PYG 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 1911.4027, compared to 1990.5161 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 79.1134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1911.4027
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1990.5161

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 88.7459 PYG (High: 2004.1224 / Low: 1915.3766). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.4545 PYG (High: 2007.3424 / Low: 1978.8879).

December Spread (Volatile) ±88.7459
November Spread (Stable) ±28.4545

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 27.4018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.4018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1985.3322) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1789.3339), the exchange rate shifted by +195.9982 (+10.95%).

2020 Avg (July) 1985.3322
2019 Avg (July) 1789.3339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1931.7541 1884.4482 1912.5624
February 1955.4166 1891.9197 1917.4056
March 1941.7908 1895.9954 1915.5526
April 1919.8690 1860.6139 1888.1509
May 1926.3917 1875.3360 1897.3131
June 1966.5062 1908.3585 1937.4315
July 2035.5092 1952.3490 1985.3322
August 2007.0958 1960.5638 1980.5015
September 2032.9634 1970.4646 1998.8701
October 2011.4494 1979.7410 2000.5662
November 2007.3424 1978.8879 1999.6288
December 2004.1224 1915.3766 1978.1980