YEARLY HIGH
0.0564 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0425 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0482 PGK

2020 RUB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RUB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 0.0425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0550 to the December average rate of 0.0475, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0564 was up 1.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 282 PGK
2019 Average 262 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 213 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.55 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0560
0.0442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0496, compared to 0.0468 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0468

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0093 PGK (High: 0.0518 / Low: 0.0425). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 PGK (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0463).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0093
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0069 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0069

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0550) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0504), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0046 (+9.07%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0550
2019 Avg (January) 0.0504

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0564 0.0528 0.0550
February 0.0545 0.0510 0.0530
March 0.0518 0.0425 0.0461
April 0.0474 0.0438 0.0460
May 0.0494 0.0456 0.0476
June 0.0508 0.0486 0.0499
July 0.0494 0.0468 0.0485
August 0.0483 0.0461 0.0475
September 0.0480 0.0445 0.0459
October 0.0461 0.0442 0.0452
November 0.0467 0.0435 0.0458
December 0.0481 0.0463 0.0475