YEARLY HIGH
30.2470 XPF
YEARLY LOW
27.2575 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.5993 XPF

2021 PGK to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 30.2470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 27.2575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9895 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 27.7634 to the December average rate of 29.9034, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.2470 was down 8.04% compared to the 2020 peak of 32.8911, 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 151,235 XPF
2020 Average 150,945 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 136,288 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,947.54 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

30.1174
27.5494
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 28.0356, compared to 29.1630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.0356
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 1.2076 XPF (High: 28.7392 / Low: 27.5316). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4128 XPF (High: 29.4037 / Low: 28.9910).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.2076
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.3553 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3553

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 29.9034) against the same month in 2020 (average: 27.8793), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0241 (+7.26%).

2021 Avg (December) 29.9034
2020 Avg (December) 27.8793

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.0531 27.2575 27.7634
February 28.3465 27.6448 27.8912
March 28.9019 27.9782 28.3974
April 28.7271 27.8697 28.1925
May 28.2297 27.5511 27.8372
June 28.7392 27.5316 28.1321
July 29.0053 28.2522 28.7201
August 29.1091 28.4427 28.7077
September 29.2827 28.2637 28.7763
October 29.4037 28.9910 29.1779
November 30.1508 29.1990 29.6927
December 30.2470 29.7113 29.9034