YEARLY HIGH
0.9716 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.8430 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9150 PGK

2021 PLN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PLN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 0.9716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 0.8430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1287 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9478 to the December average rate of 0.8648, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.9716 was down 0.01% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.9717, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,433 PGK
2020 Average 17,833 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 16,859 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,573.53 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.9604
0.8557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PGK 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 0.9384, compared to 0.8915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0596 PGK (High: 0.9716 / Low: 0.9121). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0173 PGK (High: 0.8989 / Low: 0.8815).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0596
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0173

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0383 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.9422) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.8757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0665 (+7.59%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.9422
2020 Avg (June) 0.8757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9645 0.9374 0.9478
February 0.9624 0.9354 0.9516
March 0.9400 0.8887 0.9133
April 0.9407 0.9041 0.9280
May 0.9663 0.9260 0.9477
June 0.9716 0.9121 0.9422
July 0.9366 0.8989 0.9112
August 0.9186 0.8945 0.9100
September 0.9334 0.8845 0.9080
October 0.8989 0.8815 0.8906
November 0.8916 0.8430 0.8644
December 0.8735 0.8517 0.8648