YEARLY HIGH
1.1345 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.0292 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0867 PEN

2022 PGK to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.1345. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 30, dropping to 1.0292.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1053 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1051 to the December average rate of 1.0849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.1345 was down 3.43% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.1748, 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 5,673 PEN
2021 Average 5,500 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 5,146 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 526.55 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.1357
1.0476
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PEN 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 1.0709, compared to 1.1025 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0709
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1025

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was May, with a trading range of 0.0655 PEN (High: 1.0947 / Low: 1.0292). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 PEN (High: 1.1335 / Low: 1.1198).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0655
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0279 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.1051) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0268), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0783 (+7.63%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.1051
2021 Avg (January) 1.0268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1345 1.0870 1.1051
February 1.1012 1.0544 1.0772
March 1.0786 1.0536 1.0622
April 1.0933 1.0343 1.0615
May 1.0947 1.0292 1.0644
June 1.0719 1.0399 1.0549
July 1.1262 1.0730 1.0983
August 1.1152 1.0852 1.0990
September 1.1311 1.0902 1.1041
October 1.1335 1.1198 1.1283
November 1.1293 1.0820 1.1006
December 1.0968 1.0681 1.0849