2022 PGK to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5801 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.4836 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5271 BAM

2022 PGK to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 28, valuing the pair at 0.5801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 15, dropping to 0.4836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0965 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4904 to the December average rate of 0.5240, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5801 was up 17.35% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4943, 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 2,900 BAM

2021 Average 2,344 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 2,418 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 482.38 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5730

0.4819

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BAM 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 0.5071, compared to 0.5471 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0400 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5071

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5471

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0366 BAM (High: 0.5673 / Low: 0.5307). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0119 BAM (High: 0.5100 / Low: 0.4981).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0366

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0119

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0209 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.5597) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4713), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0884 (+18.77%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.5597

2021 Avg (September) 0.4713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5002	0.4836	0.4904
February	0.4981	0.4846	0.4895
March	0.5100	0.4981	0.5043
April	0.5293	0.5014	0.5131
May	0.5352	0.5086	0.5242
June	0.5305	0.5112	0.5209
July	0.5517	0.5279	0.5406
August	0.5598	0.5390	0.5482
September	0.5801	0.5454	0.5597
October	0.5728	0.5533	0.5654
November	0.5673	0.5307	0.5446
December	0.5319	0.5153	0.5240