2020 PGK to UAH Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PGK to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PGK to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 8.1859. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 6.9128.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2731 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.1032 to the December average rate of 8.0108, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.1859 was down 4.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.5890, 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 UAH 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 7.5671, compared to 7.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4123 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9609 UAH (High: 8.1859 / Low: 7.2250). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1149 UAH (High: 8.1185 / Low: 8.0036).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1546 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 7.7353) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.9639), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2286 (-2.87%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4109 | 6.9128 | 7.1032 |
| February | 7.4109 | 7.1022 | 7.2250 |
| March | 8.1859 | 7.2250 | 7.7353 |
| April | 8.0624 | 7.7800 | 7.8884 |
| May | 7.8480 | 7.6176 | 7.7338 |
| June | 7.7647 | 7.6382 | 7.7165 |
| July | 8.1227 | 7.6653 | 7.8742 |
| August | 7.9692 | 7.7144 | 7.8400 |
| September | 8.1657 | 7.8190 | 8.0216 |
| October | 8.1185 | 8.0036 | 8.0814 |
| November | 8.1524 | 7.9033 | 8.0482 |
| December | 8.1183 | 7.8895 | 8.0108 |