YEARLY HIGH
71.9054 YER
YEARLY LOW
69.6201 YER
YEARLY AVERAGE
70.9557 YER

2022 PGK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 71.9054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 69.6201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2853 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 71.0298 to the December average rate of 70.9819, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 71.9054 was up 0.40% compared to the 2021 peak of 71.6166, 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 359,527 YER
2021 Average 354,705 YER
Yearly Trough Low 348,101 YER
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,426.38 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

71.1595
70.4192
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to YER 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 70.9526, compared to 70.9588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 70.9526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 70.9588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 1.9318 YER (High: 71.9054 / Low: 69.9737). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5431 YER (High: 71.1949 / Low: 70.6518).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9318
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4749 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 71.0799) against the same month in 2021 (average: 71.1992), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1193 (-0.17%).

2022 Avg (September) 71.0799
2021 Avg (September) 71.1992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 71.4648 70.5649 71.0298
February 71.3400 70.3760 71.0978
March 71.3045 70.5267 71.0736
April 71.2963 70.6172 71.0775
May 71.2963 70.1506 70.9558
June 71.0408 69.6201 70.4809
July 71.0615 70.0007 70.5535
August 71.1949 70.6518 71.0127
September 71.9054 69.9737 71.0799
October 71.6791 70.6169 71.0317
November 71.8538 70.6220 71.0934
December 71.2304 69.8981 70.9819