2022 PGK to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

194.0635 XAF

YEARLY LOW

162.3349 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

176.7982 XAF

2022 PGK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 194.0635. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 17, dropping to 162.3349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.7287 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 164.4566 to the December average rate of 175.5651, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 194.0635 was up 16.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 166.2654, 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 970,318 XAF

2021 Average 786,171 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 811,674 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 158,643.41 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

191.8110

161.8284

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PGK to XAF 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 170.1835, compared to 183.4130 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.2294 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 170.1835

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 183.4130

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 11.2264 XAF (High: 189.9735 / Low: 178.7472). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.2956 XAF (High: 171.2502 / Low: 166.9547).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.2264

March Spread (Stable) ±4.2956

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 7.0296 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0296

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 187.9426) against the same month in 2021 (average: 158.1811), the exchange rate shifted by +29.7614 (+18.81%).

2022 Avg (September) 187.9426

2021 Avg (September) 158.1811

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	167.6165	162.3349	164.4566
February	166.8915	162.5243	164.3270
March	171.2502	166.9547	169.2750
April	177.5812	168.2103	172.3091
May	179.6720	170.6868	175.8879
June	178.7357	171.5503	174.8457
July	185.5288	177.4457	181.3872
August	187.5374	180.4195	183.9876
September	194.0635	183.5703	187.9426
October	191.9074	184.3882	189.3124
November	189.9735	178.7472	182.2828
December	177.7904	172.8906	175.5651