2022 PGK to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4583 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.3751 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4088 AUD

2022 PGK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 0.4583. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 0.3751.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0833 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3958 to the December average rate of 0.4200, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4583 was up 13.38% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,292 AUD

2021 Average 1,888 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 1,875 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 416.26 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4525

0.3785

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AUD 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 0.3944, compared to 0.4233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0289 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3944

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0321 AUD (High: 0.4440 / Low: 0.4118). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 AUD (High: 0.4025 / Low: 0.3916).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0321

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.4463) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.3831), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0632 (+16.50%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.4463

2021 Avg (October) 0.3831

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4077	0.3899	0.3958
February	0.4025	0.3916	0.3967
March	0.3953	0.3764	0.3847
April	0.4031	0.3751	0.3860
May	0.4139	0.3886	0.4021
June	0.4109	0.3875	0.4010
July	0.4215	0.4042	0.4108
August	0.4160	0.3981	0.4084
September	0.4440	0.4118	0.4247
October	0.4583	0.4339	0.4463
November	0.4488	0.4179	0.4295
December	0.4249	0.4137	0.4200