YEARLY HIGH
0.0921 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0741 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0828 PGK

2020 UYU to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the UYU to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.0921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0911 to the December average rate of 0.0829, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0921 was down 11.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1039, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 461 PGK
2019 Average 481 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 371 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90.18 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0923
0.0781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.0835, compared to 0.0821 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0821

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0135 PGK (High: 0.0876 / Low: 0.0741). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PGK (High: 0.0828 / Low: 0.0816).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0911) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1032), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0120 (-11.66%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0911
2019 Avg (January) 0.1032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0921 0.0899 0.0911
February 0.0919 0.0874 0.0896
March 0.0876 0.0741 0.0802
April 0.0809 0.0773 0.0793
May 0.0816 0.0781 0.0800
June 0.0828 0.0798 0.0811
July 0.0830 0.0791 0.0806
August 0.0830 0.0814 0.0823
September 0.0835 0.0807 0.0822
October 0.0830 0.0816 0.0822
November 0.0828 0.0816 0.0822
December 0.0838 0.0824 0.0829