2022 ZAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2428 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1909 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2164 PGK

2022 ZAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the ZAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 30, valuing the pair at 0.2428. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.1909.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2273 to the December average rate of 0.2040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2428 was down 7.72% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2632, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,141 PGK

2021 Average 11,947 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 9,543 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,598.73 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2395

0.1904

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2291, compared to 0.2038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2291

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was April, with a trading range of 0.0221 PGK (High: 0.2420 / Low: 0.2199). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 PGK (High: 0.2343 / Low: 0.2266).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0221

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2022: 0.2354) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2357), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.13%).

2022 Avg (March) 0.2354

2021 Avg (March) 0.2357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2325	0.2203	0.2273
February	0.2343	0.2266	0.2311
March	0.2428	0.2279	0.2354
April	0.2420	0.2199	0.2345
May	0.2303	0.2167	0.2219
June	0.2333	0.2183	0.2244
July	0.2157	0.2057	0.2110
August	0.2180	0.2054	0.2109
September	0.2058	0.1946	0.2004
October	0.1998	0.1909	0.1945
November	0.2074	0.1925	0.2019
December	0.2081	0.1999	0.2040