2021 PGK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6054.7087 STD

YEARLY LOW

5674.6450 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

5872.5633 STD

2021 PGK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 6054.7087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 15, dropping to 5674.6450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 380.0637 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5790.4259 to the December average rate of 6010.7197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 6054.7087 was down 7.83% compared to the 2020 peak of 6569.3873, 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 30,273,543 STD

2020 Average 31,031,837 STD

Yearly Trough Low 28,373,225 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,900,318.33 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

6035.6986

5735.9522

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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 5821.6695, compared to 5923.4571 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 101.7877 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5821.6695

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5923.4571

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 185.0764 STD (High: 5919.2287 / Low: 5734.1523). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 81.5306 STD (High: 5899.4627 / Low: 5817.9322).

March Spread (Volatile) ±185.0764

April Spread (Stable) ±81.5306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 54.2077 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -54.2077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 6010.7197) against the same month in 2020 (average: 5879.4670), the exchange rate shifted by +131.2528 (+2.23%).

2021 Avg (December) 6010.7197

2020 Avg (December) 5879.4670

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5826.7759	5705.4348	5790.4259
February	5818.1579	5674.6450	5760.9311
March	5919.2287	5734.1523	5819.6221
April	5899.4627	5817.9322	5861.8848
May	5905.3118	5816.8365	5875.6804
June	5893.0979	5756.8990	5821.4726
July	5903.2080	5763.6337	5865.9811
August	5914.0118	5812.4328	5871.0415
September	5973.3779	5833.7419	5885.3820
October	5974.3094	5889.1861	5937.8529
November	6036.4190	5928.0568	5969.7657
December	6054.7087	5968.6828	6010.7197