2021 PGK to USD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2861 USD

YEARLY LOW

0.2798 USD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2834 USD

2021 PGK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 0.2861. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.2798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0063 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2831 to the December average rate of 0.2833, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.2861 was down 4.67% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.3001, 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 1,431 USD

2020 Average 1,442 USD

Yearly Trough Low 1,399 USD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31.54 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.2849

0.2824

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 0.2831, compared to 0.2837 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2831

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2837

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 0.0052 USD (High: 0.2861 / Low: 0.2809). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 USD (High: 0.2842 / Low: 0.2812).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 0.2846) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.2881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0035 (-1.21%).

2021 Avg (July) 0.2846

2020 Avg (July) 0.2881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2845	0.2798	0.2831
February	0.2843	0.2807	0.2827
March	0.2842	0.2812	0.2831
April	0.2842	0.2809	0.2826
May	0.2848	0.2805	0.2833
June	0.2857	0.2809	0.2837
July	0.2861	0.2809	0.2846
August	0.2850	0.2812	0.2831
September	0.2850	0.2812	0.2839
October	0.2850	0.2812	0.2836
November	0.2849	0.2813	0.2837
December	0.2849	0.2813	0.2833