YEARLY HIGH
0.0452 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0342 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0420 PGK

2022 KGS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KGS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.0452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0342.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0416 to the December average rate of 0.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0452 was up 5.22% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0430, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 226 PGK
2021 Average 209 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 171 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.25 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0455
0.0350
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KGS 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 0.0412, compared to 0.0428 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0412
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0428

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0051 PGK (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0373). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0418 / Low: 0.0413).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.0446) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0417), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+7.08%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.0446
2021 Avg (June) 0.0417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0418 0.0413 0.0416
February 0.0419 0.0370 0.0412
March 0.0378 0.0342 0.0359
April 0.0423 0.0373 0.0406
May 0.0446 0.0423 0.0433
June 0.0452 0.0435 0.0446
July 0.0449 0.0430 0.0440
August 0.0438 0.0423 0.0431
September 0.0440 0.0429 0.0434
October 0.0441 0.0423 0.0430
November 0.0424 0.0416 0.0419
December 0.0422 0.0411 0.0414