YEARLY HIGH
0.0066 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0060 PGK

2020 XAF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0058 to the December average rate of 0.0065, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0066 was up 11.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 33 PGK
2019 Average 29 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 28 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.30 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0066
0.0056
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0058, compared to 0.0063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0060 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0062).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0065) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+13.01%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0065
2019 Avg (December) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
February 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
March 0.0060 0.0055 0.0058
April 0.0058 0.0056 0.0057
May 0.0059 0.0057 0.0058
June 0.0060 0.0059 0.0059
July 0.0063 0.0059 0.0061
August 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
September 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
October 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
November 0.0064 0.0062 0.0064
December 0.0066 0.0065 0.0065