2022 SGD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6426 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.4483 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5594 PGK

2022 SGD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the SGD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 2.6426. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 2.4483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1943 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6085 to the December average rate of 2.6079, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 2.6426 was down 2.34% compared to the 2021 peak of 2.7059, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,213 PGK

2021 Average 13,130 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 12,241 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 971.37 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

2.6261

2.4609

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SGD 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 2.5845, compared to 2.5344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0501 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5845

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1161 PGK (High: 2.5891 / Low: 2.4730). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0413 PGK (High: 2.6150 / Low: 2.5737).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1161

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0413

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 2.6079) against the same month in 2021 (average: 2.5889), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0190 (+0.73%).

2022 Avg (December) 2.6079

2021 Avg (December) 2.5889

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6269	2.5817	2.6085
February	2.6391	2.5865	2.6123
March	2.6150	2.5737	2.5913
April	2.6043	2.5364	2.5779
May	2.6097	2.5190	2.5525
June	2.5926	2.5278	2.5644
July	2.5733	2.5056	2.5438
August	2.5721	2.5162	2.5453
September	2.5237	2.4483	2.4925
October	2.5122	2.4493	2.4747
November	2.5891	2.4730	2.5421
December	2.6426	2.5896	2.6079