YEARLY HIGH
12.7408 UYU
YEARLY LOW
10.8315 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6802 UYU

2022 PGK to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 12.7408. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 18, dropping to 10.8315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9093 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6360 to the December average rate of 11.0572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 12.7408 was up 0.45% compared to the 2021 peak of 12.6832, 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 63,704 UYU
2021 Average 61,734 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 54,158 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,546.39 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

12.7939
10.8993
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to UYU 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 11.9112, compared to 11.4493 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4618 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4493

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.7328 UYU (High: 11.8724 / Low: 11.1396). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2845 UYU (High: 11.6544 / Low: 11.3699).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.7328
August Spread (Stable) ±0.2845

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3762 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3762

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 12.6360) against the same month in 2021 (average: 11.9755), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6605 (+5.52%).

2022 Avg (January) 12.6360
2021 Avg (January) 11.9755

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7408 12.4352 12.6360
February 12.5030 11.9755 12.2685
March 12.1847 11.6417 12.0508
April 11.8268 11.3894 11.7063
May 11.8871 11.1856 11.5907
June 11.3660 10.9589 11.2145
July 11.8724 11.1396 11.5397
August 11.6544 11.3699 11.4831
September 11.8462 11.4640 11.6120
October 11.8462 11.5085 11.6810
November 11.5251 11.1317 11.3230
December 11.3563 10.8315 11.0572