YEARLY HIGH
1.7973 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.7410 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7635 PGK

2022 BBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the BBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 1.7973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1.7410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7616 to the December average rate of 1.7632, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.7973 was up 0.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.7869, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,986 PGK
2021 Average 8,822 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,705 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.25 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.7769
1.7584
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.7636, compared to 1.7635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7636
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0481 PGK (High: 1.7891 / Low: 1.7410). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 PGK (High: 1.7710 / Low: 1.7575).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0481
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0135

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0115 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0115

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 1.7754) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.7625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0129 (+0.73%).

2022 Avg (June) 1.7754
2021 Avg (June) 1.7625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7732 1.7509 1.7616
February 1.7780 1.7537 1.7599
March 1.7741 1.7548 1.7605
April 1.7715 1.7550 1.7605
May 1.7837 1.7550 1.7635
June 1.7973 1.7613 1.7754
July 1.7876 1.7601 1.7736
August 1.7710 1.7575 1.7620
September 1.7891 1.7410 1.7606
October 1.7719 1.7456 1.7616
November 1.7718 1.7414 1.7600
December 1.7905 1.7575 1.7632