YEARLY HIGH
5.2160 SZL
YEARLY LOW
4.1221 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6380 SZL

2022 PGK to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 31, valuing the pair at 5.2160. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 4.1221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0939 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3924 to the December average rate of 4.8949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 5.2160 was up 12.97% compared to the 2021 peak of 4.6173, 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 26,080 SZL
2021 Average 20,940 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 20,610 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,469.40 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

5.2333
4.1716
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SZL 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 4.3657, compared to 4.9103 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3657
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9103

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.4115 SZL (High: 4.5370 / Low: 4.1256). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1515 SZL (High: 4.4114 / Low: 4.2599).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.4115
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1515

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1765 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 5.1448) against the same month in 2021 (average: 4.2164), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9284 (+22.02%).

2022 Avg (October) 5.1448
2021 Avg (October) 4.2164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.5343 4.2945 4.3924
February 4.4114 4.2599 4.3255
March 4.3875 4.1221 4.2623
April 4.5370 4.1256 4.2601
May 4.6148 4.3336 4.5081
June 4.5669 4.2871 4.4459
July 4.8468 4.5669 4.7337
August 4.8450 4.5929 4.7425
September 5.1364 4.8319 4.9778
October 5.2160 5.0366 5.1448
November 5.1815 4.8144 4.9682
December 5.0071 4.8157 4.8949