YEARLY HIGH
411.3281 KRW
YEARLY LOW
336.3311 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
366.0913 KRW

2022 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 411.3281. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 336.3311.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 74.9970 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 339.4544 to the December average rate of 366.9984, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 411.3281 was up 20.48% compared to the 2021 peak of 341.4072, 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 2,056,640 KRW
2021 Average 1,622,415 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,681,655 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 374,985.24 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

411.9711
332.8620
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KRW 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 349.5178, compared to 382.6647 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 33.1469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 349.5178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 382.6647

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 33.5231 KRW (High: 404.7053 / Low: 371.1821). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1043 KRW (High: 342.4533 / Low: 337.3490).

November Spread (Volatile) ±33.5231
February Spread (Stable) ±5.1043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 20.8413 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.8413

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 405.3787) against the same month in 2021 (average: 335.2007), the exchange rate shifted by +70.1780 (+20.94%).

2022 Avg (October) 405.3787
2021 Avg (October) 335.2007

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 344.6752 336.3311 339.4544
February 342.4533 337.3490 340.3495
March 353.2455 340.1602 346.8460
April 361.8171 345.4784 351.1114
May 366.9710 346.8088 359.2669
June 368.2564 349.4520 360.0787
July 374.4376 364.1930 368.2853
August 383.9302 368.1001 374.9715
September 409.1563 384.9556 395.8168
October 411.3281 399.4758 405.3787
November 404.7053 371.1821 384.5374
December 374.5157 357.7231 366.9984