YEARLY HIGH
74577.5556 VEF
YEARLY LOW
69919.7254 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
71661.2776 VEF

2020 PGK to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 74577.5556. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 69919.7254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4657.8302 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 73024.0375 to the December average rate of 70666.4913, 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 74577.5556 was down 15.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 88370.2339, 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 372,887,778 VEF
2019 Average 367,258,407 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 349,598,627 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,289,150.83 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

73272.2922
70396.7527
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to VEF 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 72371.8700, compared to 70950.6853 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1421.1847 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 72371.8700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70950.6853

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 2591.2125 VEF (High: 74577.5556 / Low: 71986.3431). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 585.4331 VEF (High: 70794.2001 / Low: 70208.7670).

February Spread (Volatile) ±2591.2125
December Spread (Stable) ±585.4331

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 800.9794 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -800.9794

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 73032.6639) against the same month in 2019 (average: 73831.8432), the exchange rate shifted by -799.1793 (-1.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 73032.6639
2019 Avg (February) 73831.8432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 73517.0539 72160.8358 73024.0375
February 74577.5556 71986.3431 73032.6639
March 73040.7118 71309.4361 72498.3283
April 72763.5848 71354.2599 72110.5704
May 72445.3767 70794.2001 71721.5830
June 72129.9397 71268.4500 71844.0370
July 72604.1321 70605.6368 71601.0635
August 71765.4255 70336.6710 70800.0840
September 72339.9250 70143.3458 71139.9830
October 71102.4932 69919.7254 70860.1090
November 70895.1904 69968.3936 70636.3810
December 70794.2001 70208.7670 70666.4913