2020 PGK to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8249 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.7122 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7677 WST

2020 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 0.8249. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.7122.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1126 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7733 to the December average rate of 0.7253, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8249 was down 13.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9494, 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 4,124 WST

2019 Average 3,886 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,561 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 563.25 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8140

0.7173

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to WST 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 0.7897, compared to 0.7458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0438 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7897

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0426 WST (High: 0.8136 / Low: 0.7710). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 WST (High: 0.7582 / Low: 0.7388).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0426

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

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 0.0178 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.8060) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0323 (+4.17%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.8060

2019 Avg (April) 0.7737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7842	0.7622	0.7733
February	0.8072	0.7727	0.7868
March	0.8136	0.7710	0.7930
April	0.8249	0.7905	0.8060
May	0.8083	0.7858	0.7980
June	0.7954	0.7618	0.7810
July	0.7846	0.7482	0.7645
August	0.7582	0.7388	0.7466
September	0.7645	0.7380	0.7495
October	0.7600	0.7372	0.7507
November	0.7498	0.7292	0.7383
December	0.7328	0.7122	0.7253