YEARLY HIGH
174.6451 SOS
YEARLY LOW
163.2584 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.5501 SOS

2020 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 174.6451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 163.2584.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.3867 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 170.5437 to the December average rate of 165.2198, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 174.6451 was down 15.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 205.8729, 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 873,226 SOS
2019 Average 856,966 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 816,292 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56,933.60 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

171.8551
164.5070
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SOS 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 169.2880, compared to 165.8122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.4758 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 169.2880
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 165.8122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 7.0447 SOS (High: 174.6451 / Low: 167.6004). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4416 SOS (High: 166.3818 / Low: 163.9401).

February Spread (Volatile) ±7.0447
December Spread (Stable) ±2.4416

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.2075 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 171.2428) against the same month in 2019 (average: 172.1971), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9543 (-0.55%).

2020 Avg (February) 171.2428
2019 Avg (February) 172.1971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 173.3728 167.5805 170.5437
February 174.6451 167.6004 171.2428
March 172.3935 167.0048 169.9035
April 171.1778 166.8073 168.4969
May 169.9708 165.5667 167.5778
June 169.2308 166.2514 167.9634
July 169.7589 165.0989 167.3268
August 167.9598 163.2584 165.1193
September 169.4694 163.7175 166.3066
October 166.5714 163.2588 165.7030
November 166.3338 163.7547 165.1978
December 166.3818 163.9401 165.2198