YEARLY HIGH
5241.4773 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3163.3448 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
4044.2580 LAK

2022 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 20, valuing the pair at 5241.4773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 3163.3448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2078.1324 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3201.5008 to the December average rate of 4913.4347, the exchange rate registered a net change of 53.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5241.4773 was up 56.09% compared to the 2021 peak of 3357.9832, 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 26,207,386 LAK
2021 Average 13,812,434 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 15,816,724 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,390,662.23 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5084.6281
3030.3074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LAK 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 3478.5276, compared to 4609.9883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1131.4607 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3478.5276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4609.9883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 497.2158 LAK (High: 4286.5611 / Low: 3789.3452). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 50.4701 LAK (High: 3257.9533 / Low: 3207.4832).

June Spread (Volatile) ±497.2158
February Spread (Stable) ±50.4701

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 4874.3422) against the same month in 2021 (average: 3012.5569), the exchange rate shifted by +1861.7853 (+61.80%).

2022 Avg (November) 4874.3422
2021 Avg (November) 3012.5569

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3235.8060 3163.3448 3201.5008
February 3257.9533 3207.4832 3238.2116
March 3336.8459 3235.3354 3277.2578
April 3424.7356 3338.7784 3384.1870
May 3785.6129 3492.7673 3674.1757
June 4286.5611 3789.3452 4095.8328
July 4279.5075 4208.1873 4234.2648
August 4382.1035 4282.4728 4329.8011
September 4694.6023 4394.2184 4515.9550
October 4918.7362 4688.8471 4792.1319
November 5241.4773 4794.2141 4874.3422
December 4937.4111 4843.7335 4913.4347