YEARLY HIGH
4.6173 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.8174 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1883 LSL

2021 PGK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 4.6173. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 7, dropping to 3.8174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7999 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2691 to the December average rate of 4.4961, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 4.6173 was down 16.46% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.5269, 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 23,086 LSL
2020 Average 23,723 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 19,087 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,999.40 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

4.5529
3.8713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LSL 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 4.1146, compared to 4.2620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.2620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.3655 LSL (High: 4.6140 / Low: 4.2485). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1668 LSL (High: 4.1697 / Low: 4.0028).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3655
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1668

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1627 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1627

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 4.4961) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.2351), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2610 (+6.16%).

2021 Avg (December) 4.4961
2020 Avg (December) 4.2351

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3652 4.1010 4.2691
February 4.2796 4.0589 4.1758
March 4.3995 4.1612 4.2456
April 4.1697 4.0028 4.0830
May 4.1123 3.8868 3.9858
June 4.0601 3.8174 3.9281
July 4.2238 4.0115 4.1283
August 4.3122 4.1126 4.1925
September 4.3087 4.0101 4.1378
October 4.3125 4.1049 4.2180
November 4.6140 4.2485 4.3990
December 4.6173 4.3966 4.4961