YEARLY HIGH
0.0081 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0060 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0072 PGK

2022 SDG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SDG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.0060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0080 to the December average rate of 0.0062, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0081 was down 87.47% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0647, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 41 PGK
2021 Average 82 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 30 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.43 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0082
0.0059
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SDG 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 0.0079, compared to 0.0065 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0079
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0065

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0016 PGK (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0079 / Low: 0.0078).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0080) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0639), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0559 (-87.42%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0080
2021 Avg (January) 0.0639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0081 0.0080 0.0080
February 0.0080 0.0079 0.0079
March 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
April 0.0079 0.0078 0.0079
May 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
June 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
July 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
August 0.0077 0.0061 0.0064
September 0.0062 0.0060 0.0061
October 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
November 0.0062 0.0061 0.0062
December 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062