YEARLY HIGH
1.0189 ILS
YEARLY LOW
0.8710 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9521 ILS

2022 PGK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 1.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.8710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1479 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8902 to the December average rate of 0.9802, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0189 was up 7.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9472, 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 5,095 ILS
2021 Average 4,579 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 4,355 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 739.60 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0167
0.8787
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to ILS 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 0.9274, compared to 0.9768 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0494 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9274
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9768

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0561 ILS (High: 1.0112 / Low: 0.9552). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0259 ILS (High: 0.9282 / Low: 0.9023).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0561
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0259

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0420 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0420

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.9865) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.8857), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1007 (+11.37%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.9865
2021 Avg (November) 0.8857

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9124 0.8710 0.8902
February 0.9282 0.9023 0.9136
March 0.9360 0.9035 0.9210
April 0.9521 0.9072 0.9214
May 0.9847 0.9362 0.9579
June 0.9833 0.9322 0.9601
July 1.0015 0.9632 0.9759
August 0.9570 0.9176 0.9339
September 1.0112 0.9552 0.9790
October 1.0174 0.9911 1.0052
November 1.0189 0.9684 0.9865
December 1.0042 0.9633 0.9802