YEARLY HIGH
1.3300 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.2884 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3051 PGK

2022 XCD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XCD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 1.3300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 1.2884.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0416 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3037 to the December average rate of 1.3048, 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 1.3300 was up 0.58% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.3224, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,650 PGK
2021 Average 6,528 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 6,442 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.14 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.3150
1.3013
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 1.3051, compared to 1.3051 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) 1.3051
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3051

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was September, with a trading range of 0.0356 PGK (High: 1.3240 / Low: 1.2884). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 PGK (High: 1.3106 / Low: 1.3006).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0356
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2022: 1.3138) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.3043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+0.73%).

2022 Avg (June) 1.3138
2021 Avg (June) 1.3043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3122 1.2957 1.3037
February 1.3158 1.2978 1.3024
March 1.3129 1.2986 1.3029
April 1.3110 1.2988 1.3028
May 1.3200 1.2988 1.3050
June 1.3300 1.3034 1.3138
July 1.3229 1.3025 1.3125
August 1.3106 1.3006 1.3040
September 1.3240 1.2884 1.3029
October 1.3113 1.2918 1.3037
November 1.3112 1.2887 1.3024
December 1.3250 1.3006 1.3048