2022 PGK to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PGK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PGK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 19, valuing the pair at 127.4157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 12, dropping to 115.9385.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.4771 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 117.4367 to the December average rate of 126.3023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 127.4157 was up 8.06% compared to the 2021 peak of 117.9092, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.
PGK to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 117.7947, compared to 122.4204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.6257 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 4.3778 NGN (High: 124.0415 / Low: 119.6637). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0589 NGN (High: 118.5209 / Low: 117.4619).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.5802 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 126.3023) against the same month in 2021 (average: 116.5034), the exchange rate shifted by +9.7990 (+8.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 118.4217 | 116.1206 | 117.4367 |
| February | 118.6213 | 117.4577 | 118.2249 |
| March | 118.5209 | 117.4619 | 118.1849 |
| April | 118.3989 | 117.1991 | 118.0583 |
| May | 118.3077 | 116.3294 | 117.7217 |
| June | 118.6469 | 115.9385 | 117.1415 |
| July | 119.7133 | 116.1122 | 118.0506 |
| August | 120.9700 | 117.6360 | 119.4435 |
| September | 124.0415 | 119.6637 | 121.6556 |
| October | 125.0554 | 122.5194 | 123.6403 |
| November | 126.1277 | 123.7747 | 125.4300 |
| December | 127.4157 | 124.4504 | 126.3023 |