YEARLY HIGH
0.5744 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.5564 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5671 BBD

2022 PGK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 18, valuing the pair at 0.5744. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 11, dropping to 0.5564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0180 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5677 to the December average rate of 0.5672, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.5744 was up 0.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.5722, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,872 BBD
2021 Average 2,834 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,782 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89.89 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.5687
0.5628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BBD 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 0.5670, compared to 0.5671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0154 BBD (High: 0.5744 / Low: 0.5590). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 BBD (High: 0.5690 / Low: 0.5646).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0154
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.5680) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.5677), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+0.05%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.5680
2021 Avg (September) 0.5677

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5711 0.5640 0.5677
February 0.5702 0.5624 0.5682
March 0.5699 0.5637 0.5680
April 0.5698 0.5645 0.5680
May 0.5698 0.5606 0.5671
June 0.5678 0.5564 0.5633
July 0.5682 0.5594 0.5639
August 0.5690 0.5646 0.5675
September 0.5744 0.5590 0.5680
October 0.5729 0.5644 0.5677
November 0.5743 0.5644 0.5682
December 0.5690 0.5585 0.5672