YEARLY HIGH
0.2187 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.1959 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2071 XDR

2020 PGK to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.2187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2130 to the December average rate of 0.1977, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2187 was down 15.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2587, 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 1,094 XDR
2019 Average 1,068 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 980 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.02 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2163
0.1960
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XDR 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 0.2124, compared to 0.2019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2124
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0115 XDR (High: 0.2174 / Low: 0.2059). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 XDR (High: 0.1988 / Low: 0.1959).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0115
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.2146) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.81%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.2146
2019 Avg (February) 0.2129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2151 0.2105 0.2130
February 0.2187 0.2105 0.2146
March 0.2174 0.2059 0.2127
April 0.2152 0.2108 0.2128
May 0.2140 0.2086 0.2116
June 0.2106 0.2070 0.2096
July 0.2108 0.2022 0.2074
August 0.2047 0.1997 0.2018
September 0.2061 0.1993 0.2027
October 0.2026 0.1991 0.2019
November 0.2021 0.1981 0.2000
December 0.1988 0.1959 0.1977