YEARLY HIGH
32.8911 XPF
YEARLY LOW
27.6014 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
30.1977 XPF

2020 PGK to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 32.8911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 27.6014.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2897 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 31.5838 to the December average rate of 27.8793, 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 32.8911 was down 14.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 38.3919, 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 164,456 XPF
2019 Average 157,510 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 138,007 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,448.58 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

32.5536
27.4543
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XPF 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 31.5332, compared to 28.8622 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.5332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.8622

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5042 XPF (High: 32.8911 / Low: 30.3869). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4861 XPF (High: 28.0875 / Low: 27.6014).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5042
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4861

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 1.2735 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 31.4481) against the same month in 2019 (average: 31.3043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1438 (+0.46%).

2020 Avg (March) 31.4481
2019 Avg (March) 31.3043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 32.0229 31.0330 31.5838
February 32.7093 31.2528 32.1287
March 32.8911 30.3869 31.4481
April 32.3184 31.3820 31.8663
May 32.0360 31.0492 31.5145
June 30.9709 30.2015 30.6577
July 30.7817 28.8851 30.0141
August 29.1209 28.3354 28.7406
September 29.5297 28.3570 28.9859
October 29.1397 28.6218 28.9181
November 29.2195 28.3234 28.6354
December 28.0875 27.6014 27.8793