YEARLY HIGH
0.0082 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0076 PGK

2022 KMF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KMF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 0.0082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0014 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0081 to the December average rate of 0.0076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0082 was down 7.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0089, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41 PGK
2021 Average 42 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 34 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.83 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0082
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0078, compared to 0.0073 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0073

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0070). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0080 / Low: 0.0078).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0081) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0087), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-6.69%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0081
2021 Avg (February) 0.0087

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
February 0.0082 0.0080 0.0081
March 0.0080 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0079 0.0075 0.0077
May 0.0078 0.0074 0.0076
June 0.0078 0.0075 0.0076
July 0.0076 0.0072 0.0075
August 0.0074 0.0071 0.0072
September 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071
October 0.0072 0.0069 0.0070
November 0.0074 0.0070 0.0073
December 0.0078 0.0074 0.0076