YEARLY HIGH
51.1111 DJF
YEARLY LOW
49.7100 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.4722 DJF

2022 PGK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 51.1111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 20, dropping to 49.7100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4011 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.4794 to the December average rate of 50.4406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 51.1111 was up 0.08% compared to the 2021 peak of 51.0717, 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 255,556 DJF
2021 Average 252,262 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 248,550 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,005.55 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

50.7237
50.1042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to DJF 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 50.4980, compared to 50.4464 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0516 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.4980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.4464

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 1.1137 DJF (High: 50.9972 / Low: 49.8834). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2696 DJF (High: 50.7824 / Low: 50.5128).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1137
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2696

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2022: 50.6721) against the same month in 2021 (average: 50.2875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3846 (+0.76%).

2022 Avg (April) 50.6721
2021 Avg (April) 50.2875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.7249 50.1851 50.4794
February 50.7720 50.2643 50.5467
March 50.7506 50.2658 50.5832
April 51.1111 50.5153 50.6721
May 50.9972 49.8834 50.5036
June 50.7801 49.8787 50.2031
July 50.5794 49.8784 50.1558
August 50.7824 50.5128 50.5834
September 51.0669 49.9794 50.5496
October 50.5682 50.0067 50.4710
November 50.5816 50.1736 50.4780
December 50.6728 49.7100 50.4406