YEARLY HIGH
1440.5020 COP
YEARLY LOW
1060.0680 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1206.4770 COP

2022 PGK to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PGK to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 8, valuing the pair at 1440.5020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 1060.0680.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 380.4340 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1135.4547 to the December average rate of 1358.1899, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1440.5020 was up 24.94% compared to the 2021 peak of 1152.9337, 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 7,202,510 COP
2021 Average 5,305,755 COP
Yearly Trough Low 5,300,340 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,902,169.78 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1429.4379
1047.6142
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to COP 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 1110.5058, compared to 1302.4482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 191.9423 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1110.5058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1302.4482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 142.3308 COP (High: 1316.3317 / Low: 1174.0009). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.0108 COP (High: 1129.6429 / Low: 1105.6322).

July Spread (Volatile) ±142.3308
February Spread (Stable) ±24.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and November, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 39.4293 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -39.4293

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2022: 1397.6192) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1107.3603), the exchange rate shifted by +290.2589 (+26.21%).

2022 Avg (November) 1397.6192
2021 Avg (November) 1107.3603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1155.4611 1114.8244 1135.4547
February 1129.6429 1105.6322 1119.1163
March 1126.2070 1063.6529 1081.2679
April 1137.5096 1060.0680 1079.4328
May 1169.2415 1066.8727 1141.0854
June 1166.9104 1061.6547 1106.6779
July 1316.3317 1174.0009 1234.8663
August 1256.7654 1179.1229 1229.1230
September 1293.5181 1228.0931 1260.2062
October 1401.8306 1272.2132 1334.6842
November 1440.5020 1353.6609 1397.6192
December 1378.9586 1339.6954 1358.1899