2020 PGK to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2556 SHP

YEARLY LOW

0.2067 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2249 SHP

2020 PGK to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0489 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2248 to the December average rate of 0.2115, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2556 was down 7.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2753, 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 1,278 SHP

2019 Average 1,158 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 1,033 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 244.56 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2386

0.2090

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SHP 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 0.2312, compared to 0.2186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2312

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0335 SHP (High: 0.2556 / Low: 0.2220). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 SHP (High: 0.2218 / Low: 0.2167).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0335

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

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 0.0106 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2361) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2251), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0111 (+4.91%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2361

2019 Avg (March) 0.2251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2272	0.2202	0.2248
February	0.2328	0.2225	0.2266
March	0.2556	0.2220	0.2361
April	0.2385	0.2295	0.2338
May	0.2398	0.2318	0.2347
June	0.2353	0.2257	0.2311
July	0.2327	0.2191	0.2275
August	0.2204	0.2121	0.2169
September	0.2275	0.2114	0.2211
October	0.2218	0.2167	0.2197
November	0.2206	0.2124	0.2151
December	0.2154	0.2067	0.2115