YEARLY HIGH
16.8636 PHP
YEARLY LOW
14.3771 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.4490 PHP

2022 PGK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 16.8636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 14.3771.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4865 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5373 to the December average rate of 15.7513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 16.8636 was up 16.01% compared to the 2021 peak of 14.5362, 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 84,318 PHP
2021 Average 69,825 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 71,886 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,432.30 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

16.8890
14.3235
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PHP 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 14.7789, compared to 16.1190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3401 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.1190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.8013 PHP (High: 15.5627 / Low: 14.7614). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2625 PHP (High: 14.9345 / Low: 14.6721).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8013
May Spread (Stable) ±0.2625

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5649 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 16.6752) against the same month in 2021 (average: 14.3781), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2971 (+15.98%).

2022 Avg (October) 16.6752
2021 Avg (October) 14.3781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6576 14.3771 14.5373
February 14.7089 14.4155 14.5752
March 14.9249 14.5506 14.8077
April 14.9244 14.5734 14.7763
May 14.9345 14.6721 14.8485
June 15.5627 14.7614 15.1284
July 15.9824 15.5377 15.7509
August 16.0066 15.6844 15.8479
September 16.8148 16.1199 16.3729
October 16.8636 16.4831 16.6752
November 16.7599 16.0264 16.3161
December 15.9566 15.3863 15.7513