YEARLY HIGH
1.5715 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.4283 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5142 PGK

2022 TOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the TOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 26, valuing the pair at 1.5715. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 23, dropping to 1.4283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1432 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5483 to the December average rate of 1.5028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.5715 was down 1.53% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5959, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,857 PGK
2021 Average 7,788 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,142 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 715.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.5660
1.4359
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 1.5421, compared to 1.4864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0557 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5421
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0613 PGK (High: 1.4949 / Low: 1.4335). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 PGK (High: 1.5208 / Low: 1.4931).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0613
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0328 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0328

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 1.5552) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.5489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+0.41%).

2022 Avg (March) 1.5552
2021 Avg (March) 1.5489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5615 1.5328 1.5483
February 1.5711 1.5329 1.5525
March 1.5715 1.5387 1.5552
April 1.5684 1.5178 1.5515
May 1.5487 1.4971 1.5187
June 1.5533 1.5049 1.5265
July 1.5216 1.4902 1.5089
August 1.5208 1.4931 1.5071
September 1.4942 1.4490 1.4773
October 1.4612 1.4283 1.4467
November 1.4949 1.4335 1.4755
December 1.5245 1.4921 1.5028