YEARLY HIGH
5957.2443 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4882.2147 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5290.7151 SLL

2023 PGK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PGK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 5957.2443. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 4882.2147.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1075.0296 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5014.2746 to the December average rate of 5605.7257, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 5957.2443 was up 18.05% compared to the 2022 peak of 5046.3513, 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 29,786,222 SLL
2022 Average 19,460,747 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 24,411,073 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,375,148.24 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

5879.4844
4889.1442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SLL 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 5003.0437, compared to 5578.3866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 575.3429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5003.0437
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5578.3866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was July, with a trading range of 1075.0296 SLL (High: 5957.2443 / Low: 4882.2147). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.0683 SLL (High: 5030.2842 / Low: 5009.2159).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1075.0296
January Spread (Stable) ±21.0683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 96.2711 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -96.2711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2023: 5066.7429) against the same month in 2022 (average: 3813.2789), the exchange rate shifted by +1253.4640 (+32.87%).

2023 Avg (July) 5066.7429
2022 Avg (July) 3813.2789

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5030.2842 5009.2159 5014.2746
February 5018.4659 4945.9211 5005.7001
March 5083.7575 4948.3567 5015.8276
April 5064.5301 4947.1109 5009.7161
May 5020.0389 4914.6290 5001.0711
June 5018.4659 4896.2176 4971.6725
July 5957.2443 4882.2147 5066.7429
August 5957.2443 5725.7765 5796.9561
September 5871.7536 5685.4368 5753.8818
October 5734.8353 5566.4185 5657.6107
November 5665.6256 5534.6750 5589.4024
December 5642.2710 5545.6514 5605.7257