YEARLY HIGH
0.0067 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0064 PGK

2021 XAF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XAF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0066 to the December average rate of 0.0061, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0067 was up 1.26% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0066, 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
2020 Average 30 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 30 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.30 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0066
0.0060
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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 0.0065, compared to 0.0062 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0062

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was June, with a trading range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0066 / Low: 0.0063). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0063 / Low: 0.0062).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0066) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0058), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+13.76%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0066
2020 Avg (January) 0.0058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0067 0.0065 0.0066
February 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
March 0.0065 0.0063 0.0064
April 0.0065 0.0063 0.0065
May 0.0066 0.0064 0.0065
June 0.0066 0.0063 0.0065
July 0.0064 0.0063 0.0063
August 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
September 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
October 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
November 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
December 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061