YEARLY HIGH
13.1837 MUR
YEARLY LOW
12.0750 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5427 MUR

2022 PGK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 22, valuing the pair at 13.1837. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 12.0750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1088 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3924 to the December average rate of 12.4383, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 13.1837 was up 5.19% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.5328, 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 65,919 MUR
2021 Average 58,953 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 60,375 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,543.80 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.8749
12.1784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MUR 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 12.4226, compared to 12.6628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.6628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.7609 MUR (High: 12.8693 / Low: 12.1084). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2349 MUR (High: 12.5570 / Low: 12.3221).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.7609
December Spread (Stable) ±0.2349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.2089 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2022: 12.8169) against the same month in 2021 (average: 12.0761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7408 (+6.13%).

2022 Avg (August) 12.8169
2021 Avg (August) 12.0761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5453 12.1532 12.3924
February 12.5185 12.2799 12.4290
March 12.8820 12.2695 12.5935
April 12.8693 12.1084 12.3846
May 12.3429 12.0750 12.2364
June 12.8213 12.1574 12.4994
July 13.0127 12.5155 12.7749
August 13.1837 12.4798 12.8169
September 13.0816 12.4506 12.7555
October 13.0333 12.4254 12.6900
November 12.7925 12.3807 12.5014
December 12.5570 12.3221 12.4383