YEARLY HIGH
50.9847 DJF
YEARLY LOW
46.9358 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.4061 DJF

2023 PGK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PGK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 50.9847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 46.9358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0490 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.4545 to the December average rate of 47.6099, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 50.9847 was down 0.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 51.1111, 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 254,924 DJF
2022 Average 252,358 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 234,679 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,244.77 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

50.7650
47.0387
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 50.3578, compared to 48.4543 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.9035 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.3578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.4543

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 1.9423 DJF (High: 50.5193 / Low: 48.5770). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1940 DJF (High: 50.5287 / Low: 50.3347).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.9423
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1940

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.8593 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8593

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2023: 50.4352) against the same month in 2022 (average: 50.5467), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1115 (-0.22%).

2023 Avg (February) 50.4352
2022 Avg (February) 50.5467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 50.5287 50.3347 50.4545
February 50.9847 49.8365 50.4352
March 50.5606 49.8135 50.4426
April 50.5533 49.8312 50.3748
May 50.5478 49.4558 50.3509
June 50.7244 49.3497 50.0890
July 50.5682 49.1507 49.7526
August 50.5193 48.5770 49.1815
September 49.8355 48.2840 48.8460
October 48.8027 47.1737 47.9867
November 47.9461 46.9358 47.3492
December 48.0741 47.0704 47.6099