2023 PGK to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 PGK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the PGK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 241.4906. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 126.9506.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 114.5400 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.0412 to the December average rate of 216.5547, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 241.4906 was up 89.53% compared to the 2022 peak of 127.4157, 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 2023.
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 136.6905, compared to 213.8850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 77.1946 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was June, with a trading range of 105.4865 NGN (High: 233.8068 / Low: 128.3203). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.8459 NGN (High: 130.8063 / Low: 128.9604).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 5.4270 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2023: 216.5547) against the same month in 2022 (average: 126.3023), the exchange rate shifted by +90.2524 (+71.46%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 130.7614 | 126.9506 | 129.0412 |
| February | 130.8352 | 128.9504 | 130.4511 |
| March | 130.8063 | 128.9604 | 130.5274 |
| April | 132.0161 | 129.0093 | 130.8106 |
| May | 131.2116 | 128.1859 | 130.6017 |
| June | 233.8068 | 128.3203 | 168.7108 |
| July | 223.0604 | 212.2464 | 217.5818 |
| August | 218.6080 | 206.7341 | 212.1548 |
| September | 219.9510 | 203.7195 | 212.4010 |
| October | 235.5659 | 204.7874 | 211.1621 |
| November | 220.3044 | 209.0746 | 213.4559 |
| December | 241.4906 | 204.5288 | 216.5547 |