YEARLY HIGH
127.4157 NGN
YEARLY LOW
115.9385 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
120.1075 NGN

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 637,078 NGN
2021 Average 571,596 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 579,693 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 57,385.74 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

127.2184
116.2254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 117.7947
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.4204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

September Spread (Volatile) ±4.3778
March Spread (Stable) ±1.0589

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5802

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2022 Avg (December) 126.3023
2021 Avg (December) 116.5034

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