YEARLY HIGH
13.4951 UYU
YEARLY LOW
10.8534 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.1011 UYU

2020 PGK to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 13.4951. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 10.8534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6416 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.9715 to the December average rate of 12.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.4951 was up 0.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.3648, 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 67,475 UYU
2019 Average 52,090 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 54,267 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,208.09 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.7713
10.8078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to UYU 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 12.0147, compared to 12.1876 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0147
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.1876

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0803 UYU (High: 13.4951 / Low: 11.4148). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1794 UYU (High: 12.2619 / Low: 12.0825).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0803
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1794

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2605 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2605

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 12.5058) against the same month in 2019 (average: 9.8476), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6582 (+26.99%).

2020 Avg (March) 12.5058
2019 Avg (March) 9.8476

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.1224 10.8534 10.9715
February 11.4427 10.8800 11.1649
March 13.4951 11.4148 12.5058
April 12.9405 12.3653 12.6077
May 12.8024 12.2575 12.5028
June 12.5269 12.0791 12.3354
July 12.6415 12.0492 12.4149
August 12.2894 12.0500 12.1543
September 12.3846 11.9713 12.1683
October 12.2577 12.0442 12.1616
November 12.2619 12.0825 12.1628
December 12.1309 11.9333 12.0635