YEARLY HIGH
0.3001 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.2814 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2884 USD

2020 PGK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.3001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.2814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2939 to the December average rate of 0.2844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3001 was down 15.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3556, 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 1,501 USD
2019 Average 1,478 USD
Yearly Trough Low 1,407 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.72 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2949
0.2833
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 0.2912, compared to 0.2855 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2912
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2855

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0104 USD (High: 0.3001 / Low: 0.2897). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 USD (High: 0.2849 / Low: 0.2825).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2939) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2971), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0032 (-1.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2939
2019 Avg (February) 0.2971

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2959 0.2904 0.2939
February 0.3001 0.2897 0.2939
March 0.2939 0.2870 0.2918
April 0.2928 0.2872 0.2902
May 0.2915 0.2849 0.2886
June 0.2903 0.2868 0.2891
July 0.2922 0.2841 0.2881
August 0.2888 0.2831 0.2849
September 0.2911 0.2823 0.2863
October 0.2861 0.2814 0.2852
November 0.2853 0.2816 0.2843
December 0.2849 0.2825 0.2844