2022 PGK to EGP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PGK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PGK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 7.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 4.4186.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6098 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.4616 to the December average rate of 6.9924, the exchange rate registered a net change of 56.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 7.0284 was up 56.41% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.4935, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PGK to EGP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.8999, compared to 5.9861 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0862 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 1.3076 EGP (High: 6.8566 / Low: 5.5490). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0589 EGP (High: 4.4907 / Low: 4.4318).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0069 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 6.9924) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.4528), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5396 (+57.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.4907 | 4.4318 | 4.4616 |
| February | 4.4819 | 4.4186 | 4.4675 |
| March | 5.2745 | 4.4331 | 4.7326 |
| April | 5.2975 | 5.1788 | 5.2352 |
| May | 5.2973 | 5.1720 | 5.2282 |
| June | 5.3233 | 5.2046 | 5.2743 |
| July | 5.3827 | 5.2790 | 5.3263 |
| August | 5.4677 | 5.3873 | 5.4346 |
| September | 5.5530 | 5.4591 | 5.5048 |
| October | 6.8566 | 5.5490 | 5.7214 |
| November | 6.9991 | 6.8437 | 6.9371 |
| December | 7.0284 | 6.8932 | 6.9924 |