YEARLY HIGH
0.0362 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0304 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0332 PGK

2020 XPF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0362. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.0304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0317 to the December average rate of 0.0359, 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 0.0362 was up 11.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0326, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 181 PGK
2019 Average 159 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 152 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.13 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0363
0.0307
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0317, compared to 0.0347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0025 PGK (High: 0.0329 / Low: 0.0304). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0349 / Low: 0.0343).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.0359) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0041 (+13.01%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.0359
2019 Avg (December) 0.0317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0322 0.0312 0.0317
February 0.0320 0.0306 0.0311
March 0.0329 0.0304 0.0318
April 0.0319 0.0309 0.0314
May 0.0322 0.0312 0.0317
June 0.0331 0.0323 0.0326
July 0.0346 0.0325 0.0333
August 0.0353 0.0343 0.0348
September 0.0353 0.0339 0.0345
October 0.0349 0.0343 0.0346
November 0.0353 0.0342 0.0349
December 0.0362 0.0356 0.0359