YEARLY HIGH
439.0061 LBP
YEARLY LOW
423.3820 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
430.5794 LBP

2021 PGK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 7, valuing the pair at 439.0061. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 3, dropping to 423.3820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.6241 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 429.3070 to the December average rate of 430.3591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 439.0061 was down 9.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 485.2364, 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 2,195,031 LBP
2020 Average 2,178,075 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,116,910 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78,120.69 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

433.2715
427.8682
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LBP 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 429.8956, compared to 431.2632 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3676 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 429.8956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 431.2632

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was July, with a trading range of 15.6241 LBP (High: 439.0061 / Low: 423.3820). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.3921 LBP (High: 433.7980 / Low: 427.4059).

July Spread (Volatile) ±15.6241
March Spread (Stable) ±6.3921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 3.9224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2021: 432.8213) against the same month in 2020 (average: 429.8267), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9946 (+0.70%).

2021 Avg (July) 432.8213
2020 Avg (July) 429.8267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 434.7471 425.1825 429.3070
February 433.0061 425.2202 428.4549
March 433.7980 427.4059 430.4994
April 432.0393 424.6597 428.3185
May 434.5391 425.8747 430.9293
June 436.2857 424.8930 431.8644
July 439.0061 423.3820 432.8213
August 433.2206 425.1620 428.8989
September 435.4526 425.1900 431.1632
October 434.1169 425.1664 431.7154
November 434.8936 425.2339 432.6211
December 436.0844 425.2312 430.3591