YEARLY HIGH
0.3893 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.3352 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3711 USD

2010 PGK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PGK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 15, valuing the pair at 0.3893. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.3352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0540 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3723 to the December average rate of 0.3866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,946 USD
Yearly Average 1,855 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,676 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 270.14 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

0.3909
0.3391
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to USD 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 0.3634, compared to 0.3787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0153 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.0295 USD (High: 0.3707 / Low: 0.3412). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 USD (High: 0.3742 / Low: 0.3712).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0295
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0197 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0197

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for October 2010 is 0.3840.

2010 Avg (October) 0.3840
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3742 0.3712 0.3723
February 0.3729 0.3648 0.3687
March 0.3761 0.3644 0.3694
April 0.3791 0.3669 0.3732
May 0.3707 0.3412 0.3535
June 0.3639 0.3352 0.3434
July 0.3768 0.3630 0.3670
August 0.3802 0.3714 0.3741
September 0.3782 0.3723 0.3755
October 0.3893 0.3798 0.3840
November 0.3886 0.3829 0.3852
December 0.3885 0.3839 0.3866