YEARLY HIGH
0.4452 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.4332 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4373 PGK

2022 MOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.4452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.4332.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0120 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4391 to the December average rate of 0.4396, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4452 was down 0.03% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4454, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,226 PGK
2021 Average 2,204 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,166 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59.97 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

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0.4350
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MOP 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 0.4375, compared to 0.4371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4375
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0088 PGK (High: 0.4444 / Low: 0.4356). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 PGK (High: 0.4367 / Low: 0.4346).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0031 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0031

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.4396) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.05%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.4396
2021 Avg (December) 0.4393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4416 0.4368 0.4391
February 0.4408 0.4356 0.4382
March 0.4400 0.4351 0.4370
April 0.4367 0.4337 0.4354
May 0.4414 0.4335 0.4363
June 0.4444 0.4356 0.4390
July 0.4416 0.4353 0.4389
August 0.4367 0.4346 0.4358
September 0.4406 0.4332 0.4358
October 0.4399 0.4351 0.4358
November 0.4395 0.4354 0.4370
December 0.4452 0.4381 0.4396