YEARLY HIGH
30.1983 BDT
YEARLY LOW
24.1941 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
26.4459 BDT

2022 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 30.1983. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 24.1941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0042 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3787 to the December average rate of 29.4365, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 30.1983 was up 23.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 24.4569, 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 150,992 BDT
2021 Average 120,551 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 120,971 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,021.12 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

29.9422
23.8729
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BDT 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 24.7630, compared to 28.1288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3658 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.7630
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.1288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 3.0135 BDT (High: 29.6807 / Low: 26.6672). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1820 BDT (High: 27.0508 / Low: 26.8688).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.0135
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1820

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0391 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0391

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 29.4365) against the same month in 2021 (average: 24.3045), the exchange rate shifted by +5.1320 (+21.12%).

2022 Avg (December) 29.4365
2021 Avg (December) 24.3045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.5257 24.1941 24.3787
February 24.5235 24.2750 24.4240
March 24.5946 24.2897 24.4660
April 24.6905 24.4662 24.5417
May 25.0955 24.3817 24.7457
June 26.6621 25.0846 26.0217
July 26.8984 26.1808 26.4884
August 27.0508 26.8688 26.9556
September 29.6807 26.6672 27.8334
October 30.0300 28.4697 29.0489
November 30.0231 28.6117 29.0098
December 30.1983 28.7596 29.4365