YEARLY HIGH
2.0713 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.7263 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.9010 PGK

2022 BGN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BGN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 2.0713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 1.7263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3450 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0392 to the December average rate of 1.9080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.0713 was down 7.17% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2313, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,356 PGK
2021 Average 10,672 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,631 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,725.08 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.0693
1.7447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.9726, compared to 1.8294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1432 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9726
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1101 PGK (High: 1.8756 / Low: 1.7655). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0519 PGK (High: 2.0086 / Low: 1.9567).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1101
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0519

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 0.0705 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0705

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 2.0422) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1881), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1459 (-6.67%).

2022 Avg (February) 2.0422
2021 Avg (February) 2.1881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0672 2.0002 2.0392
February 2.0713 2.0122 2.0422
March 2.0086 1.9567 1.9815
April 1.9936 1.8879 1.9476
May 1.9669 1.8648 1.9065
June 1.9552 1.8758 1.9187
July 1.8835 1.8117 1.8482
August 1.8608 1.7883 1.8230
September 1.8245 1.7263 1.7850
October 1.8179 1.7474 1.7718
November 1.8756 1.7655 1.8403
December 1.9408 1.8781 1.9080