YEARLY HIGH
0.2786 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2344 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2605 PGK

2022 SCR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SCR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.2786. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.2344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0442 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2562 to the December average rate of 0.2639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2786 was up 0.59% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2770, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,393 PGK
2021 Average 1,132 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,172 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 221.10 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2704
0.2420
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.2565, compared to 0.2645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0080 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2565
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0370 PGK (High: 0.2713 / Low: 0.2344). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 PGK (High: 0.2464 / Low: 0.2435).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0370
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 0.2651) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2266), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0385 (+16.99%).

2022 Avg (June) 0.2651
2021 Avg (June) 0.2266

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2713 0.2344 0.2562
February 0.2717 0.2424 0.2574
March 0.2464 0.2435 0.2443
April 0.2704 0.2426 0.2478
May 0.2782 0.2474 0.2680
June 0.2786 0.2460 0.2651
July 0.2779 0.2489 0.2677
August 0.2753 0.2546 0.2657
September 0.2768 0.2451 0.2627
October 0.2709 0.2545 0.2639
November 0.2750 0.2557 0.2630
December 0.2745 0.2491 0.2639