YEARLY HIGH
2645.3901 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2414.4952 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2497.4256 GNF

2022 PGK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2645.3901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 2414.4952.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 230.8949 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2581.7084 to the December average rate of 2466.0817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2645.3901 was down 9.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 2922.7550, 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 13,226,950 GNF
2021 Average 13,944,051 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 12,072,476 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,154,474.33 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2595.0659
2434.7758
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GNF 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 2532.0286, compared to 2462.8226 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 69.2060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2532.0286
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2462.8226

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 89.6976 GNF (High: 2645.3901 / Low: 2555.6925). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.5128 GNF (High: 2556.1145 / Low: 2529.6017).

January Spread (Volatile) ±89.6976
March Spread (Stable) ±26.5128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 30.1425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.1425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 2581.7084) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2888.9316), the exchange rate shifted by -307.2232 (-10.63%).

2022 Avg (January) 2581.7084
2021 Avg (January) 2888.9316

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2645.3901 2555.6925 2581.7084
February 2591.1279 2536.8002 2561.1870
March 2556.1145 2529.6017 2540.7974
April 2535.0013 2505.6980 2526.7702
May 2520.6553 2477.6843 2503.4326
June 2512.7738 2433.7066 2478.2758
July 2499.7636 2430.4401 2448.1333
August 2500.0000 2449.0828 2466.3214
September 2505.7417 2426.4185 2467.3521
October 2492.8977 2446.2369 2464.4230
November 2500.0000 2428.0573 2464.6239
December 2493.6170 2414.4952 2466.0817