YEARLY HIGH
4435.4334 IDR
YEARLY LOW
4065.7379 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4232.8698 IDR

2023 PGK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PGK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 4435.4334. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 4065.7379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 369.6955 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4326.7482 to the December average rate of 4139.0378, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4435.4334 was down 1.48% compared to the 2022 peak of 4502.0410, 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 22,177,167 IDR
2022 Average 21,052,470 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 20,328,689 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,848,477.51 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4364.0584
4118.5814
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to IDR 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 4265.8259, compared to 4199.9138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 65.9121 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4265.8259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4199.9138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was November, with a trading range of 200.5462 IDR (High: 4283.5332 / Low: 4082.9870). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 70.8763 IDR (High: 4285.3251 / Low: 4214.4488).

November Spread (Volatile) ±200.5462
October Spread (Stable) ±70.8763

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 126.0473 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -126.0473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2023: 4326.7482) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4067.9906), the exchange rate shifted by +258.7576 (+6.36%).

2023 Avg (January) 4326.7482
2022 Avg (January) 4067.9906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4435.4334 4238.6219 4326.7482
February 4336.6903 4225.6499 4297.4342
March 4424.4375 4252.4574 4343.6020
April 4262.7773 4143.7937 4217.5547
May 4263.6648 4165.0384 4203.0005
June 4274.2330 4130.3677 4206.6158
July 4307.3011 4142.1382 4217.1326
August 4352.5568 4153.6242 4220.3673
September 4307.0914 4158.3585 4218.9002
October 4285.3251 4214.4488 4251.8189
November 4283.5332 4082.9870 4152.2260
December 4195.6140 4065.7379 4139.0378