YEARLY HIGH
0.0203 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0146 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0174 PGK

2022 PKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 12, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 24, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0200 to the December average rate of 0.0157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0203 was down 13.11% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0233, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,139 PGK
2021 Average 10,853 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,321 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,818.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0205
0.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR 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 0.0190, compared to 0.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0026 PGK (High: 0.0173 / Low: 0.0147). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0155).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2022: 0.0200) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0222), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0022 (-9.71%).

2022 Avg (February) 0.0200
2021 Avg (February) 0.0222

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0201 0.0198 0.0200
February 0.0203 0.0198 0.0200
March 0.0199 0.0193 0.0196
April 0.0194 0.0187 0.0191
May 0.0191 0.0174 0.0182
June 0.0180 0.0166 0.0173
July 0.0173 0.0147 0.0163
August 0.0165 0.0147 0.0160
September 0.0162 0.0146 0.0153
October 0.0162 0.0154 0.0159
November 0.0160 0.0157 0.0158
December 0.0159 0.0155 0.0157