YEARLY HIGH
1.4019 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.2857 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3327 PGK

2023 XCD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the XCD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.4019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 1.2857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1162 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3036 to the December average rate of 1.3842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 1.4019 was up 5.40% compared to the 2022 peak of 1.3300, 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 7,010 PGK
2022 Average 6,526 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 6,429 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 580.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

1.3968
1.2947
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 1.3065, compared to 1.3588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0522 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.0527 PGK (High: 1.3551 / Low: 1.3025). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 PGK (High: 1.3049 / Low: 1.2994).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0527
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2023: 1.3883) against the same month in 2022 (average: 1.3024), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0858 (+6.59%).

2023 Avg (November) 1.3883
2022 Avg (November) 1.3024

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3049 1.2994 1.3036
February 1.3216 1.3025 1.3058
March 1.3209 1.2857 1.3032
April 1.3213 1.2906 1.3048
May 1.3300 1.3021 1.3070
June 1.3350 1.3025 1.3148
July 1.3388 1.3025 1.3214
August 1.3551 1.3025 1.3386
September 1.3647 1.3214 1.3486
October 1.3939 1.3530 1.3716
November 1.4019 1.3695 1.3883
December 1.3991 1.3752 1.3842