YEARLY HIGH
0.4737 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2449 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4037 PGK

2020 SRD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.4737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 23, dropping to 0.2449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2288 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4563 to the December average rate of 0.2484, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4737 was up 2.45% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,368 PGK
2019 Average 2,268 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,225 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,143.82 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4929
0.2255
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 0.4604, compared to 0.3470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4604
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 0.2285 PGK (High: 0.4735 / Low: 0.2449). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PGK (High: 0.2501 / Low: 0.2480).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2285
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1538 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1538

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.4706) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4553), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0153 (+3.37%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.4706
2019 Avg (August) 0.4553

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4617 0.4532 0.4563
February 0.4628 0.4468 0.4562
March 0.4672 0.4562 0.4596
April 0.4669 0.4579 0.4621
May 0.4706 0.4599 0.4646
June 0.4675 0.4619 0.4638
July 0.4719 0.4589 0.4653
August 0.4737 0.4643 0.4706
September 0.4735 0.2449 0.4015
October 0.2511 0.2469 0.2478
November 0.2509 0.2476 0.2485
December 0.2501 0.2480 0.2484