YEARLY HIGH
721.5761 SYP
YEARLY LOW
698.9919 SYP
YEARLY AVERAGE
712.3356 SYP

2022 PGK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 721.5761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 698.9919.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.5841 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 713.0222 to the December average rate of 712.5029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 721.5761 was up 0.81% compared to the 2021 peak of 715.8120, 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 3,607,880 SYP
2021 Average 1,757,593 SYP
Yearly Trough Low 3,494,960 SYP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112,920.62 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

714.4253
707.0117
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SYP 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 712.2822, compared to 712.3890 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 712.2822
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 712.3890

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 19.3854 SYP (High: 721.5761 / Low: 702.1906). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.4528 SYP (High: 714.8023 / Low: 709.3495).

September Spread (Volatile) ±19.3854
August Spread (Stable) ±5.4528

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 4.7603 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.7603

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 713.5366) against the same month in 2021 (average: 356.9574), the exchange rate shifted by +356.5792 (+99.89%).

2022 Avg (September) 713.5366
2021 Avg (September) 356.9574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 717.5035 708.4687 713.0222
February 716.1796 706.4312 713.6694
March 715.7517 707.9448 713.4254
April 715.7977 709.1215 713.5572
May 715.8205 704.3173 712.3898
June 713.2554 698.9919 707.6295
July 713.7478 702.7539 708.3546
August 714.8023 709.3495 712.9734
September 721.5761 702.1906 713.5366
October 719.6641 709.0000 713.1590
November 721.4180 709.0504 713.8075
December 714.8023 701.6429 712.5029