YEARLY HIGH
32.6598 JPY
YEARLY LOW
28.8902 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.1211 JPY

2021 PGK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the PGK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 32.6598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 28.8902.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7696 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.3792 to the December average rate of 32.2525, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 32.6598 was down 0.73% compared to the 2020 peak of 32.8999, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 163,299 JPY
2020 Average 153,953 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 144,451 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,848.18 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

32.6413
29.0826
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to JPY 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 30.5017, compared to 31.7405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 30.5017
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.7405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 1.2096 JPY (High: 31.4593 / Low: 30.2497). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4999 JPY (High: 32.5972 / Low: 32.0973).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.2096
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4999

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2839 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2839

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 32.2525) against the same month in 2020 (average: 29.5061), the exchange rate shifted by +2.7464 (+9.31%).

2021 Avg (December) 32.2525
2020 Avg (December) 29.5061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6997 28.8902 29.3792
February 30.1682 29.5975 29.8071
March 31.4593 30.2497 30.8113
April 31.3391 30.4062 30.8279
May 31.2368 30.6543 30.9365
June 31.6331 30.8646 31.2479
July 31.7358 30.9502 31.3870
August 31.4861 30.8205 31.1032
September 31.6786 30.8852 31.2681
October 32.5313 31.4219 32.0873
November 32.5972 32.0973 32.3447
December 32.6598 31.8683 32.2525