2020 PGK to TWD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PGK to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PGK to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 9.0572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 7.9387.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1185 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8201 to the December average rate of 8.0154, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 9.0572 was down 16.48% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.8447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PGK to TWD Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.7351, compared to 8.2534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4817 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.3880 TWD (High: 9.0572 / Low: 8.6692). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1271 TWD (High: 8.1604 / Low: 8.0332).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1766 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 8.8670) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.1528), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2858 (-3.12%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.9825 | 8.7053 | 8.8201 |
| February | 9.0572 | 8.6692 | 8.8670 |
| March | 8.9104 | 8.6307 | 8.7844 |
| April | 8.8500 | 8.5996 | 8.7275 |
| May | 8.7068 | 8.5174 | 8.6418 |
| June | 8.6425 | 8.4517 | 8.5698 |
| July | 8.6091 | 8.3333 | 8.4793 |
| August | 8.4808 | 8.2965 | 8.3664 |
| September | 8.5290 | 8.2151 | 8.3614 |
| October | 8.2669 | 7.9858 | 8.1848 |
| November | 8.1604 | 8.0332 | 8.1129 |
| December | 8.0933 | 7.9387 | 8.0154 |