2020 PGK to XOF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PGK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PGK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 180.7999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 151.7227.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.0771 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 173.6135 to the December average rate of 153.2501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 180.7999 was down 14.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 211.0374, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PGK to XOF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 173.3353, compared to 158.6533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.6821 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.7654 XOF (High: 180.7999 / Low: 167.0345). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6721 XOF (High: 154.3949 / Low: 151.7227).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo 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 7.0002 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 172.8675) against the same month in 2019 (average: 172.0771), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7904 (+0.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 176.0273 | 170.5862 | 173.6135 |
| February | 179.8003 | 171.7942 | 176.6087 |
| March | 180.7999 | 167.0345 | 172.8675 |
| April | 177.6515 | 172.5041 | 175.1667 |
| May | 176.0994 | 170.6751 | 173.2325 |
| June | 170.2444 | 166.0155 | 168.5230 |
| July | 169.2044 | 158.7789 | 164.9849 |
| August | 160.0754 | 155.7573 | 157.9846 |
| September | 162.3221 | 155.8759 | 159.3331 |
| October | 160.1788 | 157.3319 | 158.9606 |
| November | 160.6171 | 155.6916 | 157.4064 |
| December | 154.3949 | 151.7227 | 153.2501 |