YEARLY HIGH
1.0457 QAR
YEARLY LOW
1.0129 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0331 QAR

2022 PGK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 1.0457. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 1.0129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0327 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0334 to the December average rate of 1.0339, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.0457 was down 0.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.0545, 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 5,228 QAR
2021 Average 5,164 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 5,065 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163.64 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.0355
1.0262
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to QAR 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 1.0327, compared to 1.0335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0261 QAR (High: 1.0457 / Low: 1.0196). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 QAR (High: 1.0358 / Low: 1.0279).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0261
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0057 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0057

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 1.0341) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.0362), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0021 (-0.20%).

2022 Avg (September) 1.0341
2021 Avg (September) 1.0362

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0388 1.0267 1.0334
February 1.0386 1.0239 1.0346
March 1.0374 1.0261 1.0342
April 1.0374 1.0276 1.0343
May 1.0373 1.0249 1.0326
June 1.0348 1.0129 1.0269
July 1.0423 1.0205 1.0308
August 1.0358 1.0279 1.0334
September 1.0457 1.0196 1.0341
October 1.0405 1.0306 1.0340
November 1.0430 1.0275 1.0347
December 1.0416 1.0167 1.0339