YEARLY HIGH
6.0421 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.6560 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9401 SCR

2020 PGK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 6.0421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 3.6560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3861 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0152 to the December average rate of 6.0277, the exchange rate registered a net change of 50.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.0421 was up 24.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.8656, 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 30,210 SCR
2019 Average 20,214 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 18,280 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,930.32 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.2318
3.7831
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SCR 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 4.4787, compared to 5.4015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9228 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.4787
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 1.1021 SCR (High: 5.0923 / Low: 3.9901). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1298 SCR (High: 6.0421 / Low: 5.9123).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1021
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1298

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 6.0277) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.0193), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0084 (+49.97%).

2020 Avg (December) 6.0277
2019 Avg (December) 4.0193

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0533 3.7474 4.0152
February 4.1113 3.9010 4.0162
March 4.1109 3.6560 3.9871
April 5.0923 3.9901 4.7513
May 5.2130 4.6037 5.0219
June 5.1360 4.8630 5.0807
July 5.1556 5.0181 5.0882
August 5.2407 5.0455 5.0900
September 5.2253 5.0671 5.1393
October 5.5096 5.0979 5.2732
November 5.9145 5.5081 5.7907
December 6.0421 5.9123 6.0277