YEARLY HIGH
16.2696 SDG
YEARLY LOW
13.1116 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.6167 SDG

2020 PGK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 16.2696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 13.1116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1581 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3163 to the December average rate of 15.7190, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 16.2696 was up 1.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.0219, 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 81,348 SDG
2019 Average 67,859 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 65,558 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,790.36 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

16.4007
13.0359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SDG 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 15.4440, compared to 15.7894 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3454 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.4440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.7894

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 1.8819 SDG (High: 16.0646 / Low: 14.1827). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1515 SDG (High: 15.7550 / Low: 15.6035).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.8819
December Spread (Stable) ±0.1515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1799 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 16.1203) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.1177), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0027 (+14.19%).

2020 Avg (March) 16.1203
2019 Avg (March) 14.1177

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.4822 13.1116 13.3163
February 16.0646 14.1827 15.2303
March 16.2696 15.8696 16.1203
April 16.1859 15.8796 16.0475
May 16.1297 15.7550 15.9651
June 16.0522 15.8462 15.9847
July 16.1651 15.7130 15.9381
August 15.9711 15.6532 15.7581
September 16.0990 15.6172 15.8350
October 15.8237 15.5533 15.7637
November 15.7775 15.5782 15.7227
December 15.7550 15.6035 15.7190