YEARLY HIGH
23.5691 BTN
YEARLY LOW
20.9586 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.2731 BTN

2022 PGK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 23.5691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 20.9586.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6105 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.1211 to the December average rate of 23.3851, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 23.5691 was up 8.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 21.7436, 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 117,846 BTN
2021 Average 104,676 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 104,793 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,052.50 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

23.6115
20.8947
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BTN 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 21.5985, compared to 22.9477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3492 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5985
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.8370 BTN (High: 23.2589 / Low: 22.4219). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3590 BTN (High: 21.7812 / Low: 21.4222).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.8370
April Spread (Stable) ±0.3590

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1684 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1684

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 23.3851) against the same month in 2021 (average: 21.3348), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0503 (+9.61%).

2022 Avg (December) 23.3851
2021 Avg (December) 21.3348

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 21.3802 20.9586 21.1211
February 21.5163 21.0651 21.2883
March 21.8894 21.4573 21.6470
April 21.7812 21.4222 21.6467
May 22.0946 21.5091 21.9010
June 22.1924 21.6527 21.9868
July 22.6777 22.1654 22.4144
August 22.7238 22.3062 22.5814
September 23.2589 22.4219 22.7480
October 23.5646 23.1265 23.3627
November 23.4963 22.9048 23.1943
December 23.5691 23.0498 23.3851