YEARLY HIGH
586.5143 CDF
YEARLY LOW
557.7959 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
572.6473 CDF

2022 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 586.5143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 557.7959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.7185 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 569.1648 to the December average rate of 580.0929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 586.5143 was up 2.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 573.1044, 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 2,932,572 CDF
2021 Average 2,821,499 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,788,979 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,592.38 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

583.9083
561.5317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CDF 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 569.0778, compared to 576.2167 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.1389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 569.0778
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 576.2167

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 18.2181 CDF (High: 578.6629 / Low: 560.4448). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9682 CDF (High: 573.5043 / Low: 567.5361).

May Spread (Volatile) ±18.2181
April Spread (Stable) ±5.9682

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 5.9294 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.9294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 579.9735) against the same month in 2021 (average: 565.1988), the exchange rate shifted by +14.7747 (+2.61%).

2022 Avg (September) 579.9735
2021 Avg (September) 565.1988

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 574.8930 564.6810 569.1648
February 573.2575 565.1473 570.8822
March 573.9316 565.0554 570.1585
April 573.5043 567.5361 570.4937
May 578.6629 560.4448 569.8486
June 569.0780 557.7959 563.9192
July 568.0585 560.1548 563.3964
August 582.5293 566.7170 570.9967
September 586.5143 574.6664 579.9735
October 584.8135 573.0646 580.7971
November 584.9610 577.7915 582.0435
December 585.0906 569.3546 580.0929