YEARLY HIGH
1.7769 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.6660 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7341 PGK

2020 BBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 1.7769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.6660.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1110 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7015 to the December average rate of 1.7582, 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 1.7769 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7242, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,885 PGK
2019 Average 8,459 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,330 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 554.91 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.7647
1.6955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.7169, compared to 1.7512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0343 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7169
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0600 PGK (High: 1.7259 / Low: 1.6660). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 PGK (High: 1.7696 / Low: 1.7550).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0600
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

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 0.0083 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0083

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.7534) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6968), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0566 (+3.33%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.7534
2019 Avg (October) 1.6968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7218 1.6900 1.7015
February 1.7259 1.6660 1.7013
March 1.7423 1.7010 1.7138
April 1.7412 1.7075 1.7230
May 1.7550 1.7150 1.7324
June 1.7433 1.7225 1.7294
July 1.7597 1.7112 1.7353
August 1.7664 1.7312 1.7549
September 1.7713 1.7175 1.7466
October 1.7769 1.7474 1.7534
November 1.7757 1.7525 1.7589
December 1.7696 1.7550 1.7582