2023 PGK to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2023.
2023 PGK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023
During 2023, the PGK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.2878. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.2639.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0238 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2839 to the December average rate of 0.2673, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 0.2878 was up 0.21% compared to the 2022 peak of 0.2872, 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 2023.
PGK to USD 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 0.2832, compared to 0.2724 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0108 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0110 USD (High: 0.2841 / Low: 0.2731). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 USD (High: 0.2848 / Low: 0.2836).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 0.2839) against the same month in 2022 (average: 0.2840), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-0.02%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.2848 | 0.2836 | 0.2839 |
| February | 0.2841 | 0.2800 | 0.2834 |
| March | 0.2878 | 0.2801 | 0.2839 |
| April | 0.2867 | 0.2801 | 0.2836 |
| May | 0.2842 | 0.2782 | 0.2831 |
| June | 0.2841 | 0.2772 | 0.2814 |
| July | 0.2841 | 0.2764 | 0.2800 |
| August | 0.2841 | 0.2731 | 0.2764 |
| September | 0.2800 | 0.2711 | 0.2744 |
| October | 0.2735 | 0.2655 | 0.2698 |
| November | 0.2702 | 0.2639 | 0.2665 |
| December | 0.2691 | 0.2645 | 0.2673 |