2023 PGK to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |