2022 BWP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3083 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2605 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2860 PGK

2022 BWP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BWP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 31, valuing the pair at 0.3083. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 21, dropping to 0.2605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0478 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3035 to the December average rate of 0.2736, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3083 was down 7.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.3350, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,542 PGK

2021 Average 1,592 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,303 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 238.91 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3092

0.2592

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BWP 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 0.2995, compared to 0.2725 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2995

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2725

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0173 PGK (High: 0.3071 / Low: 0.2898). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 PGK (High: 0.2766 / Low: 0.2705).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.3039) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3196), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0156 (-4.89%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.3039

2021 Avg (March) 0.3196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3068	0.2991	0.3035
February	0.3076	0.3008	0.3051
March	0.3083	0.2994	0.3039
April	0.3071	0.2898	0.3011
May	0.2987	0.2860	0.2908
June	0.2984	0.2870	0.2924
July	0.2880	0.2761	0.2809
August	0.2835	0.2741	0.2786
September	0.2748	0.2627	0.2694
October	0.2673	0.2605	0.2634
November	0.2743	0.2620	0.2693
December	0.2766	0.2705	0.2736