YEARLY HIGH
6.1577 SCR
YEARLY LOW
3.6102 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.5799 SCR

2021 PGK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 6.1577. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 3.6102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.5474 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.0094 to the December average rate of 3.8167, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6.1577 was up 1.91% compared to the 2020 peak of 6.0421, 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 30,788 SCR
2020 Average 24,712 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 18,051 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,737.17 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6.2377
3.4985
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 5.2602, compared to 3.8996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3606 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.8996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 1.9619 SCR (High: 5.8882 / Low: 3.9263). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1758 SCR (High: 6.0453 / Low: 5.8695).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.9619
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1758

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.3083 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 6.0094) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.0152), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9942 (+49.67%).

2021 Avg (January) 6.0094
2020 Avg (January) 4.0152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1577 5.9333 6.0094
February 6.0453 5.8695 5.9845
March 6.0700 5.7741 5.9933
April 5.8882 3.9263 4.6850
May 4.6888 4.1537 4.4674
June 4.7071 4.1312 4.4219
July 4.6686 3.8443 4.2111
August 4.3714 3.6237 3.8902
September 3.9942 3.6255 3.7268
October 4.2336 3.6342 3.9197
November 4.2517 3.6108 3.8333
December 4.2254 3.6102 3.8167