2022 CAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8420 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.5356 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7120 PGK

2022 CAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the CAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 8, valuing the pair at 2.8420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 15, dropping to 2.5356.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3064 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7901 to the December average rate of 2.5919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.8420 was down 3.42% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.9427, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,210 PGK

2021 Average 14,076 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 12,678 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,531.93 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.8120

2.5489

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CAD 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 2.7739, compared to 2.6501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7739

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.1684 PGK (High: 2.7135 / Low: 2.5451). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 PGK (High: 2.7929 / Low: 2.7540).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1684

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0805 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0805

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 2.7705) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.8818), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1112 (-3.86%).

2022 Avg (June) 2.7705

2021 Avg (June) 2.8818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8294	2.7491	2.7901
February	2.7929	2.7540	2.7658
March	2.8303	2.7364	2.7838
April	2.8194	2.7290	2.7869
May	2.8180	2.6984	2.7460
June	2.8420	2.7059	2.7705
July	2.7726	2.7104	2.7440
August	2.7607	2.6785	2.7261
September	2.7135	2.5451	2.6457
October	2.6098	2.5356	2.5709
November	2.6542	2.5651	2.6219
December	2.6253	2.5662	2.5919