YEARLY HIGH
145.6995 KMF
YEARLY LOW
121.5022 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
132.4776 KMF

2022 PGK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 145.6995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 121.5022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.1973 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 123.3768 to the December average rate of 131.8322, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 145.6995 was down 78.49% compared to the 2021 peak of 677.5044, 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 728,497 KMF
2021 Average 597,684 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 607,511 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120,986.38 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

143.8658
121.4148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KMF 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 127.6849, compared to 137.2702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.5853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.6849
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 137.2702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 8.3667 KMF (High: 142.8606 / Low: 134.4939). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4585 KMF (High: 128.5299 / Low: 125.0714).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.3667
March Spread (Stable) ±3.4585

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 5.6038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 141.0725) against the same month in 2021 (average: 119.0337), the exchange rate shifted by +22.0389 (+18.51%).

2022 Avg (September) 141.0725
2021 Avg (September) 119.0337

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 125.7123 121.5986 123.3768
February 125.1247 121.5022 123.2857
March 128.5299 125.0714 127.0855
April 133.3273 126.3075 129.2139
May 134.5236 128.8779 132.1151
June 133.8427 128.9328 131.0326
July 138.0677 131.0809 133.2639
August 140.5832 135.2569 138.0215
September 145.6995 137.8276 141.0725
October 144.3110 138.6171 141.9949
November 142.8606 134.4939 137.4361
December 135.5116 128.9640 131.8322