YEARLY HIGH
0.0737 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0654 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0700 PGK

2020 PHP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.0654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0669 to the December average rate of 0.0731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0737 was up 8.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0681, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 18,431 PGK
2019 Average 16,343 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 16,355 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,075.93 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0737
0.0663
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to PGK 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 0.0678, compared to 0.0721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0029 PGK (High: 0.0683 / Low: 0.0654). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PGK (High: 0.0737 / Low: 0.0729).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0029
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0729) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0668), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0061 (+9.15%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0729
2019 Avg (November) 0.0668

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0682 0.0662 0.0669
February 0.0683 0.0654 0.0670
March 0.0689 0.0661 0.0673
April 0.0689 0.0673 0.0680
May 0.0695 0.0677 0.0686
June 0.0698 0.0686 0.0691
July 0.0715 0.0692 0.0702
August 0.0728 0.0708 0.0720
September 0.0731 0.0708 0.0720
October 0.0734 0.0719 0.0723
November 0.0737 0.0722 0.0729
December 0.0737 0.0729 0.0731