2022 PGK to MWK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

293.0251 MWK

YEARLY LOW

226.2894 MWK

YEARLY AVERAGE

264.4433 MWK

2022 PGK to MWK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to MWK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 24, valuing the pair at 293.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 226.2894.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 66.7357 MWK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 231.6321 to the December average rate of 290.6885, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 293.0251 was up 25.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 234.2108, 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 1,465,126 MWK

2021 Average 1,132,990 MWK

Yearly Trough Low 1,131,447 MWK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 333,678.68 MWK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

297.2578

222.8031

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MWK 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 238.3637, compared to 290.5229 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 52.1591 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 238.3637

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 290.5229

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 60.1588 MWK (High: 289.9680 / Low: 229.8091). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6714 MWK (High: 232.4786 / Low: 229.8073).

June Spread (Volatile) ±60.1588

April Spread (Stable) ±2.6714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.6244 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6244

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 290.8040) against the same month in 2021 (average: 230.8463), the exchange rate shifted by +59.9576 (+25.97%).

2022 Avg (September) 290.8040

2021 Avg (September) 230.8463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	232.8103	230.0930	231.6321
February	232.6331	226.2894	229.0076
March	232.9060	226.9144	230.4190
April	232.4786	229.8073	231.3940
May	237.3687	228.2507	231.5121
June	289.9680	229.8091	276.2177
July	291.4983	286.6407	289.0536
August	291.8283	288.6619	290.8035
September	293.0251	287.8706	290.8040
October	292.0455	287.4061	290.7344
November	291.7024	288.4543	291.0532
December	292.1764	287.5996	290.6885