2022 MAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3836 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3177 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3483 PGK

2022 MAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.3836. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.3177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0660 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3793 to the December average rate of 0.3353, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.3836 was down 4.68% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4025, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,918 PGK

2021 Average 1,963 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,588 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.3850

0.3158

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MAD 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 0.3638, compared to 0.3328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0310 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3638

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0179 PGK (High: 0.3534 / Low: 0.3354). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 PGK (High: 0.3257 / Low: 0.3192).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.3793) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3967), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-4.40%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.3793

2021 Avg (January) 0.3967

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3836	0.3722	0.3793
February	0.3793	0.3674	0.3749
March	0.3681	0.3535	0.3618
April	0.3630	0.3518	0.3586
May	0.3612	0.3469	0.3527
June	0.3632	0.3500	0.3554
July	0.3534	0.3354	0.3467
August	0.3440	0.3322	0.3385
September	0.3345	0.3177	0.3279
October	0.3257	0.3192	0.3216
November	0.3308	0.3196	0.3266
December	0.3406	0.3320	0.3353