YEARLY HIGH
1.6105 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.3046 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4638 BRL

2022 PGK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.6105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.3046.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3059 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5675 to the December average rate of 1.4878, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.6105 was down 3.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.6648, 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 8,053 BRL
2021 Average 7,648 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 6,523 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,529.46 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5895
1.3256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BRL 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 1.4385, compared to 1.4891 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0506 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4385
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4891

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.1358 BRL (High: 1.4865 / Low: 1.3506). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0553 BRL (High: 1.5115 / Low: 1.4563).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1358
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0553

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0900 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0900

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.5675) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5167), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0509 (+3.35%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.5675
2021 Avg (January) 1.5167

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6105 1.5100 1.5675
February 1.5166 1.4182 1.4776
March 1.4704 1.3420 1.4121
April 1.4202 1.3046 1.3476
May 1.4656 1.3325 1.4032
June 1.4865 1.3506 1.4231
July 1.5472 1.4664 1.5104
August 1.5009 1.4272 1.4579
September 1.5376 1.4460 1.4850
October 1.5376 1.4665 1.4936
November 1.5402 1.4330 1.4999
December 1.5115 1.4563 1.4878