YEARLY HIGH
1.6968 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.4992 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6128 PGK

2022 FJD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FJD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.6968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 1.4992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1976 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6540 to the December average rate of 1.5970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6968 was down 4.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,484 PGK
2021 Average 8,530 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,496 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 988.22 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.6876
1.5124
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.6488, compared to 1.5768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0720 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0916 PGK (High: 1.6645 / Low: 1.5729). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 PGK (High: 1.6659 / Low: 1.6371).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0916
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.6730) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0537 (-3.11%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.6730
2021 Avg (March) 1.7267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6694 1.6226 1.6540
February 1.6659 1.6371 1.6482
March 1.6968 1.6488 1.6730
April 1.6887 1.6261 1.6637
May 1.6669 1.5933 1.6224
June 1.6633 1.6059 1.6315
July 1.6217 1.5792 1.6051
August 1.6645 1.5729 1.6030
September 1.5911 1.5129 1.5600
October 1.5502 1.4992 1.5270
November 1.5971 1.5290 1.5685
December 1.6206 1.5767 1.5970