YEARLY HIGH
0.1992 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1798 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1871 PGK

2022 MDL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MDL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1992. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.1798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1966 to the December average rate of 0.1825, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.1992 was down 4.18% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 996 PGK
2021 Average 1,000 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 899 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.46 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.1982
0.1802
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1915, compared to 0.1828 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0087 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1915
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1828

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0074 PGK (High: 0.1916 / Low: 0.1843). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 PGK (High: 0.1839 / Low: 0.1819).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.1966) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2048), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0082 (-4.01%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.1966
2021 Avg (January) 0.2048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1992 0.1945 0.1966
February 0.1990 0.1935 0.1967
March 0.1950 0.1905 0.1919
April 0.1926 0.1901 0.1911
May 0.1916 0.1843 0.1867
June 0.1878 0.1837 0.1858
July 0.1869 0.1823 0.1844
August 0.1839 0.1819 0.1830
September 0.1833 0.1798 0.1817
October 0.1832 0.1808 0.1820
November 0.1844 0.1818 0.1832
December 0.1852 0.1799 0.1825