2020 PGK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6569.3873 STD

YEARLY LOW

5761.0776 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

6207.4088 STD

2020 PGK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 6569.3873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5761.0776.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 808.3098 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6336.1539 to the December average rate of 5879.4670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6569.3873 was down 14.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 7667.7135, 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 32,846,937 STD

2019 Average 31,497,247 STD

Yearly Trough Low 28,805,388 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,041,548.90 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6505.6560

5822.5407

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to STD 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 6394.6991, compared to 6020.1185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 374.5805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6394.6991

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6020.1185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 322.3999 STD (High: 6569.3873 / Low: 6246.9874). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 84.6846 STD (High: 6400.6308 / Low: 6315.9462).

February Spread (Volatile) ±322.3999

June Spread (Stable) ±84.6846

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 264.9204 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -264.9204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 6448.3064) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6254.6554), the exchange rate shifted by +193.6511 (+3.10%).

2020 Avg (February) 6448.3064

2019 Avg (February) 6254.6554

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6378.9320	6261.2555	6336.1539
February	6569.3873	6246.9874	6448.3064
March	6506.3167	6328.5673	6448.7297
April	6457.2141	6331.9482	6400.0167
May	6428.7735	6282.1500	6364.4832
June	6400.6308	6315.9462	6370.5045
July	6381.6156	6143.9204	6280.6036
August	6147.6196	5936.7007	6015.6832
September	6123.3805	5928.2410	6001.8604
October	6015.4081	5886.2852	5986.4731
November	6003.1250	5889.6807	5956.6240
December	5954.5710	5761.0776	5879.4670