YEARLY HIGH
0.9580 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.9266 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9393 PGK

2022 SAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.9580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.9266.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9389 to the December average rate of 0.9379, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.9580 was up 0.57% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.9526, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,790 PGK
2021 Average 4,704 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,633 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.34 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.9474
0.9355
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.9401, compared to 0.9385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0253 PGK (High: 0.9519 / Low: 0.9266). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0073 PGK (High: 0.9429 / Low: 0.9356).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0253
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0073

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.9464) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.9399), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0065 (+0.69%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.9464
2021 Avg (June) 0.9399

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9442 0.9329 0.9389
February 0.9478 0.9349 0.9382
March 0.9457 0.9356 0.9385
April 0.9447 0.9358 0.9387
May 0.9511 0.9357 0.9402
June 0.9580 0.9388 0.9464
July 0.9524 0.9373 0.9446
August 0.9429 0.9356 0.9381
September 0.9519 0.9266 0.9367
October 0.9426 0.9289 0.9374
November 0.9426 0.9266 0.9365
December 0.9522 0.9351 0.9379