YEARLY HIGH
0.2647 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2069 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2300 GBP

2022 PGK to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.2647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 0.2069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0578 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2094 to the December average rate of 0.2330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2647 was up 22.95% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2153, 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 1,323 GBP
2021 Average 1,030 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,035 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 288.79 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2555
0.2052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GBP 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 0.2185, compared to 0.2415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2185
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0218 GBP (High: 0.2647 / Low: 0.2429). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 GBP (High: 0.2127 / Low: 0.2074).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0218
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0097 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0097

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2508) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0442 (+21.40%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2508
2021 Avg (September) 0.2066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2125 0.2069 0.2094
February 0.2127 0.2074 0.2099
March 0.2186 0.2111 0.2157
April 0.2281 0.2160 0.2195
May 0.2329 0.2217 0.2278
June 0.2337 0.2235 0.2287
July 0.2392 0.2330 0.2347
August 0.2449 0.2316 0.2373
September 0.2647 0.2429 0.2508
October 0.2588 0.2437 0.2513
November 0.2534 0.2342 0.2416
December 0.2359 0.2284 0.2330