YEARLY HIGH
23.5270 RUB
YEARLY LOW
17.7262 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8369 RUB

2020 PGK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 23.5270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 17.7262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8008 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.1849 to the December average rate of 21.0400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.5270 was up 3.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.6675, 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 117,635 RUB
2019 Average 95,616 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 88,631 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,004.20 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.5155
17.7912
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to RUB 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 20.2684, compared to 21.4055 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1371 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4055

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.2331 RUB (High: 23.5270 / Low: 19.2939). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8406 RUB (High: 21.6204 / Low: 20.7798).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.2331
December Spread (Stable) ±0.8406

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.9691 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 21.7611) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.3381), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4231 (+12.53%).

2020 Avg (March) 21.7611
2019 Avg (March) 19.3381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.9275 17.7262 18.1849
February 19.5987 18.3411 18.8658
March 23.5270 19.2939 21.7611
April 22.8212 21.0956 21.7480
May 21.9454 20.2416 21.0097
June 20.5937 19.6812 20.0406
July 21.3764 20.2462 20.6067
August 21.6949 20.7072 21.0450
September 22.4488 20.8508 21.7732
October 22.6292 21.6795 22.1219
November 22.9700 21.4357 21.8464
December 21.6204 20.7798 21.0400