YEARLY HIGH
71.6166 YER
YEARLY LOW
70.0681 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.9400 YER

2021 PGK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 15, valuing the pair at 71.6166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 70.0681.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5485 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 70.8738 to the December average rate of 70.8939, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 71.6166 was down 4.68% compared to the 2020 peak of 75.1365, 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 358,083 YER
2020 Average 360,947 YER
Yearly Trough Low 350,341 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,742.40 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

71.2717
70.7052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to YER 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 70.8526, compared to 71.0273 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1747 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.8526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 71.0273

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 1.3342 YER (High: 71.6166 / Low: 70.2824). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7819 YER (High: 71.1759 / Low: 70.3941).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.3342
March Spread (Stable) ±0.7819

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.3473 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 71.2245) against the same month in 2020 (average: 72.1342), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9097 (-1.26%).

2021 Avg (July) 71.2245
2020 Avg (July) 72.1342

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.2375 70.0681 70.8738
February 71.1747 70.2893 70.7733
March 71.1759 70.3941 70.8912
April 71.1561 70.3445 70.7524
May 71.1933 70.2419 70.8750
June 71.4490 70.2824 70.9499
July 71.6166 70.2824 71.2245
August 71.5030 70.2955 70.8772
September 71.4673 70.5325 71.1992
October 71.3108 70.3638 70.9598
November 71.2931 70.3871 71.0094
December 71.2963 70.3919 70.8939