YEARLY HIGH
0.0828 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0759 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0798 PGK

2022 MUR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the MUR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0828. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 0.0759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0070 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0807 to the December average rate of 0.0804, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0828 was down 8.30% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 414 PGK
2021 Average 425 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 379 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.82 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0821
0.0777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.0805, compared to 0.0790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0805
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0049 PGK (High: 0.0826 / Low: 0.0777). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0015 PGK (High: 0.0812 / Low: 0.0796).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0015

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.0817) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0870), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-6.11%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.0817
2021 Avg (May) 0.0870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0823 0.0797 0.0807
February 0.0814 0.0799 0.0805
March 0.0815 0.0776 0.0794
April 0.0826 0.0777 0.0808
May 0.0828 0.0810 0.0817
June 0.0823 0.0780 0.0800
July 0.0799 0.0768 0.0783
August 0.0801 0.0759 0.0780
September 0.0803 0.0764 0.0784
October 0.0805 0.0767 0.0788
November 0.0808 0.0782 0.0800
December 0.0812 0.0796 0.0804