YEARLY HIGH
1.7227 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.5328 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6154 PGK

2023 FJD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the FJD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.7227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 18, dropping to 1.5328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1899 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6176 to the December average rate of 1.6887, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.7227 was up 1.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.6968, 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 8,614 PGK
2022 Average 8,063 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,664 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 949.52 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.6988
1.5776
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 1.5986, compared to 1.6322 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6322

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0948 PGK (High: 1.6276 / Low: 1.5328). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0420 PGK (High: 1.6074 / Low: 1.5653).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0948
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0420

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 1.6887) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.5970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0917 (+5.74%).

2023 Avg (December) 1.6887
2022 Avg (December) 1.5970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6378 1.5856 1.6176
February 1.6332 1.5861 1.6086
March 1.6152 1.5675 1.5879
April 1.6257 1.5686 1.5933
May 1.6074 1.5653 1.5877
June 1.6267 1.5655 1.5965
July 1.6602 1.5679 1.6103
August 1.6276 1.5328 1.6036
September 1.6290 1.5702 1.6049
October 1.6497 1.5907 1.6248
November 1.6935 1.6225 1.6606
December 1.7227 1.6663 1.6887