YEARLY HIGH
1.8808 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.7450 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7877 PGK

2023 BZD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the BZD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.8808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 1.7450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1358 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7477 to the December average rate of 1.8539, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.8808 was up 5.52% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.7825, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,404 PGK
2022 Average 8,750 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,725 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 679.03 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.8751
1.7362
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BZD 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 1.7529, compared to 1.8225 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0696 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8225

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0695 PGK (High: 1.8161 / Low: 1.7465). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 PGK (High: 1.7489 / Low: 1.7452).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0695
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.8635) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.7480), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1155 (+6.61%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.8635
2022 Avg (November) 1.7480

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7489 1.7452 1.7477
February 1.7706 1.7453 1.7506
March 1.7806 1.7458 1.7516
April 1.7707 1.7450 1.7512
May 1.7836 1.7463 1.7533
June 1.7896 1.7451 1.7631
July 1.7961 1.7461 1.7738
August 1.8161 1.7465 1.7947
September 1.8295 1.7720 1.8085
October 1.8674 1.8101 1.8403
November 1.8808 1.8411 1.8635
December 1.8748 1.8344 1.8539