YEARLY HIGH
0.1447 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1222 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1289 PGK

2020 UAH to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UAH to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.1222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1408 to the December average rate of 0.1248, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1447 was down 2.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 723 PGK
2019 Average 657 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 611 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.49 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1425
0.1220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UAH 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 0.1324, compared to 0.1254 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1254

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0162 PGK (High: 0.1384 / Low: 0.1222). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PGK (High: 0.1249 / Low: 0.1232).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0162
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1408) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1206), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0202 (+16.78%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1408
2019 Avg (January) 0.1206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1447 0.1349 0.1408
February 0.1408 0.1349 0.1384
March 0.1384 0.1222 0.1296
April 0.1285 0.1240 0.1268
May 0.1313 0.1274 0.1293
June 0.1309 0.1288 0.1296
July 0.1305 0.1231 0.1270
August 0.1296 0.1255 0.1276
September 0.1279 0.1225 0.1247
October 0.1249 0.1232 0.1237
November 0.1265 0.1227 0.1243
December 0.1268 0.1232 0.1248