2021 PGK to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3094 SBD

YEARLY LOW

2.2323 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2735 SBD

2021 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 2.3094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 2.2323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0771 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2658 to the December average rate of 2.2916, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.3094 was down 7.19% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.4885, 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 11,547 SBD

2020 Average 11,870 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 11,162 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.51 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

2.2951

2.2527

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 2.2617, compared to 2.2854 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0237 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2854

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0686 SBD (High: 2.3094 / Low: 2.2408). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 SBD (High: 2.2679 / Low: 2.2431).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0686

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2021: 2.2585) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4157), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1572 (-6.51%).

2021 Avg (March) 2.2585

2020 Avg (March) 2.4157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2911	2.2391	2.2658
February	2.2821	2.2450	2.2625
March	2.3094	2.2408	2.2585
April	2.2679	2.2431	2.2562
May	2.2697	2.2323	2.2582
June	2.2905	2.2486	2.2687
July	2.3028	2.2554	2.2885
August	2.2978	2.2639	2.2802
September	2.2961	2.2666	2.2873
October	2.2990	2.2685	2.2828
November	2.2929	2.2665	2.2819
December	2.3074	2.2756	2.2916