2020 SAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9476 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.8882 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9242 PGK

2020 SAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.9476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.8882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0594 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9071 to the December average rate of 0.9373, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9476 was up 3.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,738 PGK

2019 Average 4,511 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 4,441 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 296.85 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9411

0.9039

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9146, compared to 0.9338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0192 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9146

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0322 PGK (High: 0.9204 / Low: 0.8882). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 PGK (High: 0.9435 / Low: 0.9355).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0322

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0045 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0045

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.9349) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0301 (+3.33%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.9349

2019 Avg (October) 0.9048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9179	0.9009	0.9071
February	0.9204	0.8882	0.9070
March	0.9284	0.9054	0.9128
April	0.9258	0.9072	0.9165
May	0.9345	0.9131	0.9223
June	0.9292	0.9182	0.9217
July	0.9381	0.9125	0.9253
August	0.9420	0.9236	0.9358
September	0.9446	0.9158	0.9313
October	0.9476	0.9320	0.9349
November	0.9469	0.9345	0.9380
December	0.9435	0.9355	0.9373