YEARLY HIGH
32.5744 HTG
YEARLY LOW
17.6876 HTG
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.1524 HTG

2020 PGK to HTG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PGK to HTG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 32.5744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 17.6876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.8869 HTG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.8675 to the December average rate of 19.8892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 32.5744 was down 5.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.5679, 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 162,872 HTG
2019 Average 133,445 HTG
Yearly Trough Low 88,438 HTG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 74,434.30 HTG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

33.2712
16.7209
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to HTG 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 29.1667, compared to 25.1380 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0287 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.1667
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.1380

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 4.1339 HTG (High: 30.0842 / Low: 25.9503). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8994 HTG (High: 31.6622 / Low: 30.7628).

February Spread (Volatile) ±4.1339
June Spread (Stable) ±0.8994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 12.8390 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.8390

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 30.9391) against the same month in 2019 (average: 28.1194), the exchange rate shifted by +2.8197 (+10.03%).

2020 Avg (September) 30.9391
2019 Avg (September) 28.1194

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.3975 27.7646 28.8675
February 30.0842 25.9503 28.7206
March 28.0039 25.9503 27.4920
April 28.4768 27.2313 27.9784
May 31.2924 30.2539 30.6893
June 31.6622 30.7628 31.2524
July 32.3312 31.3493 31.7603
August 32.4388 31.5383 31.8920
September 32.5744 29.7978 30.9391
October 19.0886 17.6876 18.1001
November 18.7974 17.8105 18.2474
December 20.7151 18.5963 19.8892