2021 SBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4480 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4330 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4399 PGK

2021 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 0.4480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 0.4330.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0150 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4414 to the December average rate of 0.4364, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4480 was up 1.28% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,240 PGK

2020 Average 2,107 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,165 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 74.78 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4439

0.4357

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SBD 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 0.4422, compared to 0.4376 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4422

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4376

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0133 PGK (High: 0.4463 / Low: 0.4330). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 PGK (High: 0.4458 / Low: 0.4409).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0133

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2021: 0.4428) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4162), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0267 (+6.41%).

2021 Avg (May) 0.4428

2020 Avg (May) 0.4162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4466	0.4365	0.4414
February	0.4454	0.4382	0.4420
March	0.4463	0.4330	0.4428
April	0.4458	0.4409	0.4432
May	0.4480	0.4406	0.4428
June	0.4447	0.4366	0.4408
July	0.4434	0.4342	0.4370
August	0.4417	0.4352	0.4386
September	0.4412	0.4355	0.4372
October	0.4408	0.4350	0.4381
November	0.4412	0.4361	0.4382
December	0.4394	0.4334	0.4364