2022 KWD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.7631 PGK

YEARLY LOW

11.2513 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5154 PGK

2022 KWD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the KWD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 11.7631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 11.2513.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5119 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6480 to the December average rate of 11.5046, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 11.7631 was down 0.64% compared to the 2021 peak of 11.8384, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,816 PGK

2021 Average 58,473 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 56,256 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,559.39 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

11.6765

11.3347

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 11.5820, compared to 11.4488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1333 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5820

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.2815 PGK (High: 11.5460 / Low: 11.2646). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1310 PGK (High: 11.5474 / Low: 11.4164).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2815

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1310

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 0.0799 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0799

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 11.6354) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.6883), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0529 (-0.45%).

2022 Avg (February) 11.6354

2021 Avg (February) 11.6883

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7209	11.5699	11.6480
February	11.7631	11.5821	11.6354
March	11.7024	11.5404	11.5898
April	11.6058	11.4456	11.5334
May	11.6625	11.4351	11.5078
June	11.7191	11.4714	11.5780
July	11.6196	11.4359	11.5373
August	11.5474	11.4164	11.4725
September	11.5460	11.2646	11.3926
October	11.4343	11.2513	11.3631
November	11.4722	11.2857	11.4223
December	11.6778	11.4517	11.5046