YEARLY HIGH
5.3415 PGK
YEARLY LOW
4.8948 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0782 PGK

2023 JOD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the JOD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 5.3415. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 4.8948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4468 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9659 to the December average rate of 5.2730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5.3415 was up 5.36% compared to the 2022 peak of 5.0698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,708 PGK
2022 Average 24,871 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 24,474 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,233.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5.3218
4.9314
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 4.9771, compared to 5.1792 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1792

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.1996 PGK (High: 5.1727 / Low: 4.9732). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 PGK (High: 4.9718 / Low: 4.9510).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1996
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0163 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 5.2892) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.9642), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3250 (+6.55%).

2023 Avg (November) 5.2892
2022 Avg (November) 4.9642

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9718 4.9510 4.9659
February 5.0347 4.9577 4.9742
March 5.0319 4.8948 4.9640
April 5.0335 4.9168 4.9708
May 5.0661 4.9604 4.9789
June 5.0865 4.9612 5.0088
July 5.1026 4.9612 5.0356
August 5.1727 4.9732 5.1096
September 5.2006 5.0427 5.1431
October 5.3111 5.1529 5.2249
November 5.3415 5.2181 5.2892
December 5.3287 5.2375 5.2730