YEARLY HIGH
0.2263 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1423 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1874 PGK

2022 EGP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the EGP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 0.2263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0840 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2241 to the December average rate of 0.1430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2263 was down 0.65% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2278, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,132 PGK
2021 Average 1,124 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 711 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 420.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2322
0.1349
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 0.2054, compared to 0.1693 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1693

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 0.0360 PGK (High: 0.2256 / Low: 0.1896). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 PGK (High: 0.1856 / Low: 0.1829).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0360
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0312 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.2238) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-0.88%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.2238
2021 Avg (February) 0.2258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2256 0.2227 0.2241
February 0.2263 0.2231 0.2238
March 0.2256 0.1896 0.2125
April 0.1931 0.1888 0.1910
May 0.1933 0.1888 0.1913
June 0.1921 0.1879 0.1896
July 0.1894 0.1858 0.1878
August 0.1856 0.1829 0.1840
September 0.1832 0.1801 0.1817
October 0.1802 0.1458 0.1754
November 0.1461 0.1429 0.1442
December 0.1451 0.1423 0.1430