YEARLY HIGH
44.2274 LRD
YEARLY LOW
41.1702 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.3442 LRD

2022 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 44.2274. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 41.1702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0572 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.4062 to the December average rate of 43.7285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 44.2274 was down 10.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 49.4309, 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 221,137 LRD
2021 Average 235,572 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 205,851 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,286.02 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

43.8607
42.2740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LRD 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 43.1306, compared to 43.5579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4273 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 43.1306
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.5579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 2.2336 LRD (High: 43.4038 / Low: 41.1702). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3737 LRD (High: 43.7273 / Low: 43.3536).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.2336
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3737

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3863 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 43.6974) against the same month in 2021 (average: 48.6803), the exchange rate shifted by -4.9829 (-10.24%).

2022 Avg (September) 43.6974
2021 Avg (September) 48.6803

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 43.4038 41.1702 42.4062
February 43.9772 43.1958 43.6629
March 43.9509 43.3034 43.6247
April 43.4149 42.9009 43.2385
May 43.6329 42.4518 43.0229
June 43.1497 42.2868 42.8285
July 43.6056 42.6249 43.0013
August 43.7273 43.3536 43.5908
September 44.2274 43.0392 43.6974
October 44.0100 43.3578 43.6154
November 44.1531 43.3468 43.7139
December 43.8778 43.0057 43.7285