YEARLY HIGH
196.0759 CRC
YEARLY LOW
163.6316 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
182.9218 CRC

2022 PGK to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 196.0759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 163.6316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.4443 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.3227 to the December average rate of 167.2184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 196.0759 was up 7.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 182.9744, 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 980,379 CRC
2021 Average 880,431 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 818,158 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,221.28 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

195.7330
164.6262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CRC 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 186.1671, compared to 179.6765 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 186.1671
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 179.6765

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 10.9287 CRC (High: 190.0862 / Low: 179.1574). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7944 CRC (High: 183.2306 / Low: 180.4362).

August Spread (Volatile) ±10.9287
February Spread (Stable) ±2.7944

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.2410 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.2410

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 193.1407) against the same month in 2021 (average: 175.6365), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5042 (+9.97%).

2022 Avg (June) 193.1407
2021 Avg (June) 175.6365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 182.7716 179.2010 181.3227
February 183.2306 180.4362 182.2212
March 186.4848 181.3170 183.8420
April 188.7436 185.2536 186.7299
May 191.8630 187.3431 189.7460
June 196.0759 189.7631 193.1407
July 195.0036 188.2904 191.7973
August 190.0862 179.1574 186.7211
September 187.1320 177.3736 181.8373
October 180.3068 174.2344 177.0257
November 176.5699 169.5194 173.4594
December 171.1510 163.6316 167.2184