2020 PGK to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4885 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.2609 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3743 SBD

2020 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 2.4885. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.2609.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2275 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4339 to the December average rate of 2.2870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4885 was down 15.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.9531, 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 12,442 SBD

2019 Average 12,120 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 11,305 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,137.71 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.4486

2.2723

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SBD 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 2.4170, compared to 2.3316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0854 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4170

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1168 SBD (High: 2.4885 / Low: 2.3717). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 SBD (High: 2.4239 / Low: 2.3911).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1168

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

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 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.4157) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.4092), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+0.27%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.4157

2019 Avg (March) 2.4092

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4569	2.3921	2.4339
February	2.4814	2.3932	2.4258
March	2.4885	2.3717	2.4157
April	2.4400	2.3843	2.4123
May	2.4323	2.3792	2.4030
June	2.4239	2.3911	2.4111
July	2.4295	2.3528	2.3977
August	2.3852	2.3311	2.3523
September	2.3775	2.3044	2.3420
October	2.3358	2.2797	2.3162
November	2.3115	2.2732	2.2943
December	2.2953	2.2609	2.2870