YEARLY HIGH
572.9730 CDF
YEARLY LOW
422.4438 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
533.1977 CDF

2020 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 572.9730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 422.4438.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 150.5292 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 495.6419 to the December average rate of 555.9084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 572.9730 was down 3.12% compared to the 2019 peak of 591.4306, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,864,865 CDF
2019 Average 2,442,766 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,112,219 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 752,645.93 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

568.5612
489.0128
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CDF 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 507.5645, compared to 558.8310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 51.2665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 507.5645
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 558.8310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 139.7943 CDF (High: 562.2381 / Low: 422.4438). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7695 CDF (High: 560.9130 / Low: 554.1434).

December Spread (Volatile) ±139.7943
November Spread (Stable) ±6.7695

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 5.8400 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 560.6776) against the same month in 2019 (average: 490.1866), the exchange rate shifted by +70.4909 (+14.38%).

2020 Avg (July) 560.6776
2019 Avg (July) 490.1866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 499.5024 489.3242 495.6419
February 506.6784 489.2997 496.8452
March 502.9331 490.3806 497.3116
April 502.5960 491.8038 498.6371
May 528.6562 500.9708 515.5818
June 556.1852 525.2781 541.3692
July 572.9730 552.9784 560.6776
August 569.9140 553.4327 559.4305
September 570.0203 554.5763 561.9322
October 562.3093 517.6879 556.0922
November 560.9130 554.1434 558.9451
December 562.2381 422.4438 555.9084