YEARLY HIGH
0.9716 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.8814 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9207 PGK

2022 PEN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 30, valuing the pair at 0.9716. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.8814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0902 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9051 to the December average rate of 0.9218, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9716 was down 1.78% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9892, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,858 PGK
2021 Average 4,556 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,407 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 450.95 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9542
0.8801
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.9342, compared to 0.9072 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9072

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0581 PGK (High: 0.9716 / Low: 0.9135). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 PGK (High: 0.8930 / Low: 0.8822).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0581
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0374 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.9398) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9364), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.35%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.9398
2021 Avg (May) 0.9364

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9200 0.8814 0.9051
February 0.9484 0.9081 0.9285
March 0.9491 0.9271 0.9415
April 0.9669 0.9147 0.9423
May 0.9716 0.9135 0.9398
June 0.9616 0.9329 0.9480
July 0.9320 0.8879 0.9106
August 0.9215 0.8967 0.9100
September 0.9173 0.8841 0.9058
October 0.8930 0.8822 0.8863
November 0.9242 0.8855 0.9087
December 0.9363 0.9118 0.9218