2022 PGK to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8105 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.7280 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7584 WST

2022 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.8105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.7280.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0825 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7383 to the December average rate of 0.7659, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.8105 was up 9.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.7429, 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 4,053 WST

2021 Average 3,607 WST

Yearly Trough Low 3,640 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 412.58 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.8025

0.7286

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PGK to WST 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 0.7407, compared to 0.7761 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0354 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7407

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7761

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was December, with a trading range of 0.0400 WST (High: 0.7933 / Low: 0.7533). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 WST (High: 0.7430 / Low: 0.7335).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0304 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0304

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 0.7962) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.7281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0681 (+9.36%).

2022 Avg (November) 0.7962

2021 Avg (November) 0.7281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7430	0.7335	0.7383
February	0.7466	0.7371	0.7442
March	0.7464	0.7367	0.7426
April	0.7407	0.7280	0.7348
May	0.7483	0.7281	0.7412
June	0.7552	0.7287	0.7433
July	0.7745	0.7510	0.7631
August	0.7687	0.7550	0.7630
September	0.7851	0.7632	0.7723
October	0.8083	0.7804	0.7963
November	0.8105	0.7926	0.7962
December	0.7933	0.7533	0.7659