2022 SBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4430 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4231 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4335 PGK

2022 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 0.4430. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 6, dropping to 0.4231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4363 to the December average rate of 0.4287, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.4430 was down 1.10% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.4480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,215 PGK

2021 Average 2,199 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,116 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.34 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.4405

0.4267

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.4367, compared to 0.4302 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4367

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4302

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0116 PGK (High: 0.4376 / Low: 0.4260). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0036 PGK (High: 0.4300 / Low: 0.4263).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0036

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.4368) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.4408), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-0.89%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.4368

2021 Avg (June) 0.4408

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4397	0.4330	0.4363
February	0.4396	0.4332	0.4352
March	0.4398	0.4343	0.4376
April	0.4424	0.4368	0.4393
May	0.4407	0.4319	0.4352
June	0.4430	0.4326	0.4368
July	0.4390	0.4293	0.4350
August	0.4300	0.4263	0.4280
September	0.4376	0.4260	0.4303
October	0.4345	0.4271	0.4314
November	0.4309	0.4231	0.4279
December	0.4365	0.4252	0.4287