YEARLY HIGH
3.5539 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.3319 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4681 PGK

2020 IMP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IMP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 3.5539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 3.3319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2220 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4029 to the December average rate of 3.5164, 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 3.5539 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4484, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,769 PGK
2019 Average 16,917 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 16,660 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109.81 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.5294
3.3910
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IMP 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 3.4338, compared to 3.5024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0687 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4338
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.5024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.1199 PGK (High: 3.4519 / Low: 3.3319). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0293 PGK (High: 3.5393 / Low: 3.5100).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1199
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0293

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 0.0166 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0166

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 3.5068) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.3936), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1131 (+3.33%).

2020 Avg (October) 3.5068
2019 Avg (October) 3.3936

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4435 3.3800 3.4029
February 3.4519 3.3319 3.4026
March 3.4846 3.4020 3.4276
April 3.4825 3.4150 3.4460
May 3.5100 3.4300 3.4648
June 3.4866 3.4450 3.4587
July 3.5194 3.4225 3.4706
August 3.5328 3.4625 3.5098
September 3.5426 3.4350 3.4932
October 3.5539 3.4948 3.5068
November 3.5514 3.5050 3.5179
December 3.5393 3.5100 3.5164