YEARLY HIGH
3216.9401 SLL
YEARLY LOW
2825.9886 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2954.2234 SLL

2021 PGK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 3216.9401. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2825.9886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 390.9515 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2883.1064 to the December average rate of 3181.7424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 3216.9401 was up 9.08% compared to the 2020 peak of 2949.0866, 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 16,084,701 SLL
2020 Average 13,301,737 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 14,129,943 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,954,757.53 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3211.6060
2853.2428
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SLL 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 2894.2915, compared to 3014.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 119.8638 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2894.2915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3014.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 101.9860 SLL (High: 3002.9579 / Low: 2900.9719). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 34.3993 SLL (High: 2905.1363 / Low: 2870.7370).

September Spread (Volatile) ±101.9860
April Spread (Stable) ±34.3993

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 11.4359 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.4359

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3181.7424) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2880.2070), the exchange rate shifted by +301.5354 (+10.47%).

2021 Avg (December) 3181.7424
2020 Avg (December) 2880.2070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2916.0171 2825.9886 2883.1064
February 2903.3880 2865.4026 2885.1997
March 2910.4406 2866.9517 2892.0258
April 2905.1363 2870.7370 2888.0470
May 2916.7899 2867.6673 2899.5214
June 2951.7715 2879.4013 2917.8488
July 2934.6066 2880.8059 2919.3015
August 2940.8880 2882.9562 2907.8655
September 3002.9579 2900.9719 2954.1265
October 3065.8040 2974.2161 3014.5657
November 3159.8885 3067.1769 3107.3303
December 3216.9401 3139.7404 3181.7424