YEARLY HIGH
21.9230 RUB
YEARLY LOW
19.7377 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.8884 RUB

2021 PGK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 21.9230. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 19.7377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1852 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0849 to the December average rate of 20.9228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 21.9230 was down 6.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 23.5270, 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 109,615 RUB
2020 Average 104,210 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 98,689 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,926.15 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

21.6265
20.0939
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 21.0411, compared to 20.7358 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.0411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.7358

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.3628 RUB (High: 21.4787 / Low: 20.1160). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3411 RUB (High: 20.8450 / Low: 20.5040).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.3628
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3411

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5473 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2021: 21.4988) against the same month in 2020 (average: 21.7480), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2492 (-1.15%).

2021 Avg (April) 21.4988
2020 Avg (April) 21.7480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.5489 20.7368 21.0849
February 21.6674 20.6207 21.0145
March 21.7116 20.6280 21.1054
April 21.9230 21.0854 21.4988
May 21.3290 20.7097 20.9515
June 20.7999 20.2895 20.5913
July 21.3305 20.5611 21.0452
August 21.1666 20.5988 20.8268
September 20.8450 20.5040 20.6904
October 20.6746 19.7377 20.2216
November 21.4787 20.1160 20.7080
December 21.2175 20.6877 20.9228