YEARLY HIGH
0.8886 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.7484 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8185 PGK

2020 RON to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.8886. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.7484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1402 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7907 to the December average rate of 0.8788, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8886 was up 6.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8335, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,443 PGK
2019 Average 3,991 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 3,742 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 701.10 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8892
0.7640
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.7855, compared to 0.8515 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0660 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7855
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8515

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0661 PGK (High: 0.8145 / Low: 0.7484). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 PGK (High: 0.8555 / Low: 0.8402).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0661
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.8788) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7926), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0862 (+10.88%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.8788
2019 Avg (December) 0.7926

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8037 0.7795 0.7907
February 0.7997 0.7658 0.7768
March 0.8145 0.7484 0.7848
April 0.7876 0.7644 0.7744
May 0.7940 0.7702 0.7818
June 0.8176 0.7959 0.8045
July 0.8549 0.8013 0.8221
August 0.8705 0.8480 0.8586
September 0.8694 0.8296 0.8471
October 0.8555 0.8402 0.8467
November 0.8645 0.8394 0.8557
December 0.8886 0.8724 0.8788