YEARLY HIGH
0.0344 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0199 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0277 PGK

2022 ARS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ARS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.0344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0145 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0339 to the December average rate of 0.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0344 was down 18.85% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0424, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 172 PGK
2021 Average 186 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 99 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0353
0.0191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.0315, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0315
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was October, with a trading range of 0.0014 PGK (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PGK (High: 0.0335 / Low: 0.0327).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2022. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0339) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0411), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-17.55%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0339
2021 Avg (January) 0.0411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0344 0.0334 0.0339
February 0.0335 0.0327 0.0331
March 0.0328 0.0317 0.0322
April 0.0317 0.0304 0.0311
May 0.0306 0.0294 0.0299
June 0.0295 0.0284 0.0289
July 0.0283 0.0268 0.0277
August 0.0267 0.0254 0.0260
September 0.0253 0.0239 0.0246
October 0.0239 0.0225 0.0232
November 0.0224 0.0210 0.0217
December 0.0210 0.0199 0.0205