YEARLY HIGH
0.0298 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0265 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0281 PGK

2022 NPR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the NPR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0298. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 19, dropping to 0.0265.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0296 to the December average rate of 0.0267, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0298 was down 2.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 PGK
2021 Average 149 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 133 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.48 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0299
0.0264
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0289, compared to 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0010 PGK (High: 0.0279 / Low: 0.0269). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0292 / Low: 0.0287).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0296) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0302), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-2.02%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0296
2021 Avg (January) 0.0302

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0298 0.0292 0.0296
February 0.0297 0.0290 0.0294
March 0.0291 0.0286 0.0289
April 0.0292 0.0287 0.0289
May 0.0291 0.0283 0.0285
June 0.0289 0.0282 0.0284
July 0.0282 0.0276 0.0279
August 0.0280 0.0275 0.0277
September 0.0279 0.0269 0.0275
October 0.0270 0.0265 0.0268
November 0.0274 0.0266 0.0269
December 0.0271 0.0266 0.0267