YEARLY HIGH
2.6614 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.7614 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8020 PGK

2021 LYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.6614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.7614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9000 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0318 to the December average rate of 0.7670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 2.6614 was up 0.80% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6403, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,307 PGK
2020 Average 12,506 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 3,807 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,500.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1.0583
0.7405
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 0.8290, compared to 0.7750 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0540 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8290
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7750

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 1.8730 PGK (High: 2.6614 / Low: 0.7884). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 PGK (High: 0.7802 / Low: 0.7703).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.8730
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2385 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2385

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 1.0318) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.4312), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3994 (-57.56%).

2021 Avg (January) 1.0318
2020 Avg (January) 2.4312

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6614 0.7884 1.0318
February 0.8005 0.7855 0.7933
March 0.7964 0.7758 0.7857
April 0.7907 0.7781 0.7854
May 0.7976 0.7833 0.7902
June 0.7966 0.7783 0.7876
July 0.7905 0.7735 0.7785
August 0.7864 0.7751 0.7811
September 0.7892 0.7746 0.7793
October 0.7802 0.7703 0.7747
November 0.7750 0.7624 0.7693
December 0.7729 0.7614 0.7670