2022 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

104.9067 LKR

YEARLY LOW

56.9771 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

91.7000 LKR

2022 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 104.9067. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 56.9771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.9296 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 57.4869 to the December average rate of 104.0059, the exchange rate registered a net change of 80.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 104.9067 was up 81.70% compared to the 2021 peak of 57.7357, 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 524,534 LKR

2021 Average 281,142 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 284,885 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 239,648.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

108.8468

52.8178

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PGK to LKR 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 80.3897, compared to 103.0103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.6206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 80.3897

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 103.0103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was March, with a trading range of 27.0468 LKR (High: 84.2247 / Low: 57.1779). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5471 LKR (High: 57.7220 / Low: 57.1750).

March Spread (Volatile) ±27.0468

February Spread (Stable) ±0.5471

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.1718 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1718

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 104.0059) against the same month in 2021 (average: 57.3582), the exchange rate shifted by +46.6477 (+81.33%).

2022 Avg (December) 104.0059

2021 Avg (December) 57.3582

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	57.7959	56.9771	57.4869
February	57.7220	57.1750	57.5221
March	84.2247	57.1779	72.6084
April	100.9867	83.8666	92.0202
May	103.6502	99.1909	101.4060
June	102.7011	97.8540	101.2946
July	102.1659	100.0270	101.2876
August	104.0022	100.7272	102.3845
September	104.8235	101.0657	102.5665
October	104.3244	102.1668	103.6398
November	104.7215	103.4382	104.1777
December	104.9067	102.4126	104.0059