YEARLY HIGH
0.0339 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0283 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0312 PGK

2022 XPF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the XPF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0339. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 27, dropping to 0.0283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0055 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0334 to the December average rate of 0.0313, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.0339 was down 7.70% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.0367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 169 PGK
2021 Average 175 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 142 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.68 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.0339
0.0286
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0323, compared to 0.0300 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0300

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.0018 PGK (High: 0.0308 / Low: 0.0289). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PGK (High: 0.0329 / Low: 0.0321).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0018
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 0.0334) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.0360), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0026 (-7.20%).

2022 Avg (January) 0.0334
2021 Avg (January) 0.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0339 0.0328 0.0334
February 0.0338 0.0329 0.0335
March 0.0329 0.0321 0.0325
April 0.0327 0.0310 0.0319
May 0.0322 0.0306 0.0313
June 0.0320 0.0308 0.0314
July 0.0310 0.0296 0.0303
August 0.0305 0.0293 0.0299
September 0.0299 0.0283 0.0293
October 0.0298 0.0286 0.0290
November 0.0308 0.0289 0.0302
December 0.0318 0.0309 0.0313