2022 PGK to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2022.
2022 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022
During 2022, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 166.9516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 158.5002.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.4514 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 165.1020 to the December average rate of 161.3247, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 166.9516 was down 0.26% compared to the 2021 peak of 167.3820, 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 2022.
PGK to SOS 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 164.7005, compared to 161.6130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0875 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 6.6745 SOS (High: 165.9574 / Low: 159.2829). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7722 SOS (High: 165.9091 / Low: 164.1369).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1165 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 165.2143) against the same month in 2021 (average: 164.7555), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4587 (+0.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 166.9044 | 163.0859 | 165.1020 |
| February | 166.7141 | 163.3422 | 165.1908 |
| March | 166.9516 | 163.3482 | 165.2143 |
| April | 165.9091 | 164.1369 | 164.6273 |
| May | 166.0969 | 162.0898 | 164.5678 |
| June | 165.6981 | 162.0735 | 163.5009 |
| July | 165.9574 | 159.2829 | 162.3845 |
| August | 165.1989 | 161.2875 | 162.0283 |
| September | 162.7949 | 159.3673 | 161.3302 |
| October | 161.7898 | 159.6975 | 161.3053 |
| November | 162.0388 | 158.5002 | 161.3052 |
| December | 162.0199 | 159.1328 | 161.3247 |