YEARLY HIGH
4.8329 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.7782 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3646 PGK

2022 FKP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the FKP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 4.8329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 3.7782.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0547 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.7759 to the December average rate of 4.2927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 4.8329 was down 4.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 5.0391, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,164 PGK
2021 Average 24,271 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 18,891 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,273.32 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

4.8554
3.9005
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.5827, compared to 4.1465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5827
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.3394 PGK (High: 4.1176 / Low: 3.7782). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1120 PGK (High: 4.2922 / Low: 4.1803).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3394
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1120

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 0.2260 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 4.7759) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.8198), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0439 (-0.91%).

2022 Avg (January) 4.7759
2021 Avg (January) 4.8198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8329 4.7052 4.7759
February 4.8227 4.7010 4.7634
March 4.7372 4.5748 4.6355
April 4.6303 4.3836 4.5565
May 4.5112 4.2929 4.3913
June 4.4746 4.2787 4.3735
July 4.2922 4.1803 4.2602
August 4.3181 4.0826 4.2158
September 4.1176 3.7782 3.9898
October 4.1028 3.8632 3.9800
November 4.2695 3.9463 4.1407
December 4.3778 4.2382 4.2927