YEARLY HIGH
416.6625 IQD
YEARLY LOW
408.7657 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
413.8716 IQD

2022 PGK to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 416.6625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 408.7657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.8968 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 414.1943 to the December average rate of 414.1035, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 416.6625 was down 0.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 418.7037, 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 2,083,313 IQD
2021 Average 2,068,974 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 2,043,829 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 39,483.98 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

415.2957
410.7889
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to IQD 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 413.9735, compared to 413.7697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 413.9735
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 413.7697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 6.9950 IQD (High: 415.9544 / Low: 408.9594). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2257 IQD (High: 415.3627 / Low: 414.1370).

May Spread (Volatile) ±6.9950
August Spread (Stable) ±1.2257

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 2.5246 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5246

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 414.2294) against the same month in 2021 (average: 414.3450), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1156 (-0.03%).

2022 Avg (September) 414.2294
2021 Avg (September) 414.3450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 416.4051 411.4326 414.1943
February 416.3934 412.0847 414.6295
March 416.0969 412.1003 414.7875
April 415.9544 414.1061 414.9201
May 415.9544 408.9594 413.9170
June 414.5459 408.9486 411.3924
July 414.4992 408.9373 411.1644
August 415.3627 414.1370 414.4894
September 416.6625 409.7439 414.2294
October 414.7727 409.9918 414.2555
November 414.9148 411.3478 414.3762
December 415.4465 408.7657 414.1035