YEARLY HIGH
443.5757 LBP
YEARLY LOW
413.7604 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
429.7240 LBP

2022 PGK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 16, valuing the pair at 443.5757. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 12, dropping to 413.7604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8152 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 429.0579 to the December average rate of 430.6202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 443.5757 was up 1.04% compared to the 2021 peak of 439.0061, 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 2,217,878 LBP
2021 Average 2,152,962 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,068,802 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,076.16 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

431.6137
425.6804
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LBP 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 429.6343, compared to 429.8138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 429.6343
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.8138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 23.9314 LBP (High: 437.6919 / Low: 413.7604). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.8492 LBP (High: 433.8828 / Low: 429.0336).

September Spread (Volatile) ±23.9314
April Spread (Stable) ±4.8492

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 3.4349 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.4349

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 430.6672) against the same month in 2021 (average: 430.9293), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2621 (-0.06%).

2022 Avg (May) 430.6672
2021 Avg (May) 430.9293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 433.0740 426.1390 429.0579
February 433.9279 426.9199 430.1758
March 432.1026 425.4623 429.9227
April 433.8828 429.0336 430.7501
May 443.5757 423.7275 430.6672
June 432.8859 423.2279 427.2322
July 431.2264 423.6331 426.1749
August 433.7849 428.4293 430.7323
September 437.6919 413.7604 429.3723
October 434.4261 428.8692 431.1193
November 435.1726 426.1244 430.8638
December 434.8169 423.7274 430.6202