YEARLY HIGH
0.0696 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0593 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0649 PGK

2022 PHP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PHP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 0.0593.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0103 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0688 to the December average rate of 0.0635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0696 was down 6.82% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,389 PGK
2021 Average 17,912 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 14,825 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,563.89 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0697
0.0591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to PGK 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 0.0677, compared to 0.0621 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0056 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0677
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0621

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was June, with a trading range of 0.0035 PGK (High: 0.0677 / Low: 0.0643). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PGK (High: 0.0682 / Low: 0.0670).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0035
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0688) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0735), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-6.39%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0688
2021 Avg (January) 0.0735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0696 0.0682 0.0688
February 0.0694 0.0680 0.0686
March 0.0687 0.0670 0.0675
April 0.0686 0.0670 0.0677
May 0.0682 0.0670 0.0673
June 0.0677 0.0643 0.0661
July 0.0644 0.0626 0.0635
August 0.0638 0.0625 0.0631
September 0.0620 0.0595 0.0611
October 0.0607 0.0593 0.0600
November 0.0624 0.0597 0.0613
December 0.0650 0.0627 0.0635