YEARLY HIGH
0.0923 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0785 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0857 PGK

2022 UYU to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the UYU to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 18, valuing the pair at 0.0923. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0785.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0138 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0791 to the December average rate of 0.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0923 was up 9.44% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0844, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 462 PGK
2021 Average 405 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 392 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.18 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0916
0.0780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 0.0841, compared to 0.0874 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0033 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0841
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0874

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was July, with a trading range of 0.0055 PGK (High: 0.0898 / Low: 0.0842). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0019 PGK (High: 0.0804 / Low: 0.0785).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0019

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2022: 0.0905) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0796), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0108 (+13.57%).

2022 Avg (December) 0.0905
2021 Avg (December) 0.0796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0804 0.0785 0.0791
February 0.0835 0.0800 0.0815
March 0.0859 0.0821 0.0830
April 0.0878 0.0846 0.0854
May 0.0894 0.0841 0.0863
June 0.0912 0.0880 0.0892
July 0.0898 0.0842 0.0867
August 0.0880 0.0858 0.0871
September 0.0872 0.0844 0.0861
October 0.0869 0.0844 0.0856
November 0.0898 0.0868 0.0883
December 0.0923 0.0881 0.0905