YEARLY HIGH
42.6354 JPY
YEARLY LOW
32.2569 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
37.2442 JPY

2022 PGK to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 20, valuing the pair at 42.6354. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 32.2569.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.3785 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 32.5966 to the December average rate of 38.2216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 42.6354 was up 30.54% compared to the 2021 peak of 32.6598, 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 213,177 JPY
2021 Average 155,643 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 161,285 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 51,892.40 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

42.6407
31.6835
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to JPY 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 34.8678, compared to 39.6206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.7528 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.8678
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.6206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 3.1349 JPY (High: 42.1636 / Low: 39.0287). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6548 JPY (High: 33.0166 / Low: 32.3618).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1349
February Spread (Stable) ±0.6548

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 2.0710 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 41.7276) against the same month in 2021 (average: 32.0873), the exchange rate shifted by +9.6403 (+30.04%).

2022 Avg (October) 41.7276
2021 Avg (October) 32.0873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 33.0184 32.2569 32.5966
February 33.0166 32.3618 32.7405
March 35.1235 32.4292 33.7030
April 37.1906 34.6980 35.8750
May 37.2009 35.8204 36.5254
June 38.7000 36.5836 37.7664
July 39.2422 37.7887 38.4468
August 39.5789 37.3015 38.4395
September 41.1222 39.7622 40.5956
October 42.6354 40.8069 41.7276
November 42.1636 39.0287 40.2926
December 39.0998 36.9379 38.2216