YEARLY HIGH
2.2447 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
2.1500 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.1974 GTQ

2022 PGK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 2.2447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 2.1500.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0947 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1868 to the December average rate of 2.2317, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.2447 was up 1.20% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.2182, 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 11,224 GTQ
2021 Average 10,965 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 10,750 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 473.41 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.2374
2.1688
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GTQ 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 2.1825, compared to 2.2122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0501 GTQ (High: 2.2001 / Low: 2.1500). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 GTQ (High: 2.2030 / Low: 2.1942).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0501
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0139 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0139

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 2.2317) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.1898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0419 (+1.91%).

2022 Avg (December) 2.2317
2021 Avg (December) 2.1898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1988 2.1738 2.1868
February 2.2027 2.1713 2.1867
March 2.1990 2.1769 2.1882
April 2.1868 2.1739 2.1807
May 2.1851 2.1505 2.1745
June 2.2001 2.1500 2.1780
July 2.2001 2.1673 2.1823
August 2.2030 2.1942 2.1972
September 2.2389 2.1945 2.2134
October 2.2430 2.2027 2.2314
November 2.2237 2.2029 2.2175
December 2.2447 2.2024 2.2317