2020 PGK to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |