YEARLY HIGH
0.7001 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.6363 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6608 TOP

2022 PGK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 23, valuing the pair at 0.7001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 26, dropping to 0.6363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0638 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6459 to the December average rate of 0.6654, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.03% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.7001 was up 6.84% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.6553, 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 3,501 TOP
2021 Average 3,210 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 3,182 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 318.93 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.6961
0.6382
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to TOP 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 0.6486, compared to 0.6730 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6730

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0286 TOP (High: 0.6976 / Low: 0.6690). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 TOP (High: 0.6524 / Low: 0.6404).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0286
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

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 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2022: 0.6912) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.6389), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0524 (+8.19%).

2022 Avg (October) 0.6912
2021 Avg (October) 0.6389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6524 0.6404 0.6459
February 0.6524 0.6365 0.6441
March 0.6499 0.6363 0.6430
April 0.6589 0.6376 0.6446
May 0.6680 0.6457 0.6585
June 0.6645 0.6438 0.6552
July 0.6711 0.6572 0.6628
August 0.6698 0.6576 0.6635
September 0.6901 0.6693 0.6770
October 0.7001 0.6844 0.6912
November 0.6976 0.6690 0.6778
December 0.6702 0.6560 0.6654