YEARLY HIGH
3.8384 BWP
YEARLY LOW
3.2435 BWP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.5061 BWP

2022 PGK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 3.8384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 31, dropping to 3.2435.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5949 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2948 to the December average rate of 3.6544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 3.8384 was up 13.80% compared to the 2021 peak of 3.3729, 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 19,192 BWP
2021 Average 15,711 BWP
Yearly Trough Low 16,218 BWP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,974.45 BWP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

3.8489
3.2261
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BWP 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 3.3410, compared to 3.6712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3302 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.1943 BWP (High: 3.4502 / Low: 3.2559). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0734 BWP (High: 3.3245 / Low: 3.2510).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1943
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0734

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 0.0833 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0833

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 3.7970) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3.1900), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6069 (+19.03%).

2022 Avg (October) 3.7970
2021 Avg (October) 3.1900

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3433 3.2590 3.2948
February 3.3245 3.2510 3.2780
March 3.3399 3.2435 3.2902
April 3.4502 3.2559 3.3226
May 3.4966 3.3477 3.4397
June 3.4839 3.3517 3.4210
July 3.6222 3.4722 3.5605
August 3.6478 3.5278 3.5895
September 3.8066 3.6394 3.7124
October 3.8384 3.7416 3.7970
November 3.8171 3.6459 3.7137
December 3.6967 3.6155 3.6544