YEARLY HIGH
4.0828 SRD
YEARLY LOW
2.1111 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6749 SRD

2020 PGK to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 23, valuing the pair at 4.0828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 2.1111.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9717 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1917 to the December average rate of 4.0252, the exchange rate registered a net change of 83.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.0828 was up 53.93% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6523, 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 20,414 SRD
2019 Average 11,023 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 10,555 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,858.51 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.2274
1.9338
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SRD 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 2.1721, compared to 3.1777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1721
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 1.9707 SRD (High: 4.0828 / Low: 2.1121). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 SRD (High: 2.1649 / Low: 2.1390).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9707
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 2.7071) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1952), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5120 (+23.32%).

2020 Avg (September) 2.7071
2019 Avg (September) 2.1952

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2065 2.1658 2.1917
February 2.2383 2.1606 2.1920
March 2.1922 2.1403 2.1759
April 2.1839 2.1416 2.1643
May 2.1743 2.1248 2.1526
June 2.1649 2.1390 2.1563
July 2.1791 2.1191 2.1490
August 2.1539 2.1111 2.1250
September 4.0828 2.1121 2.7071
October 4.0500 3.9827 4.0362
November 4.0382 3.9854 4.0235
December 4.0325 3.9991 4.0252