YEARLY HIGH
5.1344 PGK
YEARLY LOW
4.9070 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0279 PGK

2021 XDR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 5.1344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 4.9070.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2274 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0929 to the December average rate of 4.9476, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 5.1344 was up 0.58% compared to the 2020 peak of 5.1046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 25,672 PGK
2020 Average 24,162 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 24,535 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,136.89 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

5.1091
4.9329
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 5.0714, compared to 4.9844 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0870 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9844

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.1308 PGK (High: 5.1319 / Low: 5.0011). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0597 PGK (High: 4.9838 / Low: 4.9240).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1308
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0597

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0587 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0587

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 5.0929) against the same month in 2020 (average: 4.6960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3969 (+8.45%).

2021 Avg (January) 5.0929
2020 Avg (January) 4.6960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1344 5.0701 5.0929
February 5.1335 5.0434 5.0945
March 5.0865 4.9927 5.0437
April 5.0887 5.0076 5.0552
May 5.1247 5.0444 5.0818
June 5.1319 5.0011 5.0606
July 5.0740 4.9670 5.0018
August 5.0515 4.9789 5.0194
September 5.0532 4.9598 5.0047
October 5.0202 4.9524 4.9818
November 4.9838 4.9240 4.9511
December 4.9798 4.9070 4.9476