YEARLY HIGH
0.9872 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.9563 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9680 PGK

2022 QAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the QAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.9872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.9563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0309 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9677 to the December average rate of 0.9672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9872 was up 0.91% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9783, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,936 PGK
2021 Average 4,842 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,782 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.49 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9745
0.9657
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.9684, compared to 0.9676 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9684
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9676

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0245 PGK (High: 0.9808 / Low: 0.9563). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 PGK (High: 0.9728 / Low: 0.9654).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0245
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.9738) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+0.62%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.9738
2021 Avg (June) 0.9677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9740 0.9626 0.9677
February 0.9766 0.9628 0.9666
March 0.9745 0.9639 0.9669
April 0.9731 0.9640 0.9669
May 0.9757 0.9640 0.9684
June 0.9872 0.9664 0.9738
July 0.9800 0.9594 0.9701
August 0.9728 0.9654 0.9676
September 0.9808 0.9563 0.9670
October 0.9703 0.9611 0.9672
November 0.9732 0.9587 0.9664
December 0.9836 0.9601 0.9672