2020 XCD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3150 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.2329 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2833 PGK

2020 XCD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 1.3150. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.2329.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0821 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2592 to the December average rate of 1.3011, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3150 was up 3.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2760, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,575 PGK

2019 Average 6,260 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 6,164 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 410.65 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3060

1.2547

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.2706, compared to 1.2960 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2960

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0444 PGK (High: 1.2773 / Low: 1.2329). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 PGK (High: 1.3096 / Low: 1.2988).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0444

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.2976) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.2557), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+3.33%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.2976

2019 Avg (October) 1.2557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2742	1.2507	1.2592
February	1.2773	1.2329	1.2590
March	1.2894	1.2588	1.2683
April	1.2886	1.2636	1.2751
May	1.2988	1.2692	1.2820
June	1.2901	1.2747	1.2798
July	1.3022	1.2664	1.2842
August	1.3072	1.2812	1.2987
September	1.3108	1.2710	1.2925
October	1.3150	1.2931	1.2976
November	1.3141	1.2969	1.3017
December	1.3096	1.2988	1.3011