YEARLY HIGH
258.4719 KPW
YEARLY LOW
250.3822 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
255.1758 KPW

2022 PGK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 258.4719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 250.3822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0897 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.4470 to the December average rate of 255.2219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 258.4719 was up 0.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 257.5107, 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 1,292,360 KPW
2021 Average 1,275,307 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,251,911 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,448.70 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

255.9154
253.2544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KPW 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 255.1705, compared to 255.1811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0105 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.1705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 255.1811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 6.9440 KPW (High: 258.4719 / Low: 251.5280). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9532 KPW (High: 256.0455 / Low: 254.0923).

September Spread (Volatile) ±6.9440
August Spread (Stable) ±1.9532

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 1.7086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 255.5921) against the same month in 2021 (average: 255.4673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1248 (+0.05%).

2022 Avg (September) 255.5921
2021 Avg (September) 255.4673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.0162 253.7798 255.4470
February 256.5930 253.1003 255.6937
March 256.4397 253.6427 255.6062
April 256.4103 254.0187 255.6153
May 256.4103 252.2897 255.1848
June 255.4914 250.3822 253.4762
July 255.6678 251.7297 253.7359
August 256.0455 254.0923 255.3904
September 258.4719 251.5280 255.5921
October 257.7870 253.9671 255.4569
November 258.4153 253.9852 255.6892
December 256.0455 251.3318 255.2219