YEARLY HIGH
1.1899 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.1289 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1611 PGK

2012 ANG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ANG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.1289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0610 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1759 to the December average rate of 1.1552, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1899 was down 19.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4771, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,949 PGK
2011 Average 6,589 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 5,644 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.04 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1783
1.1486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ANG 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 1.1641, compared to 1.1582 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1641
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1582

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0430 PGK (High: 1.1848 / Low: 1.1419). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 PGK (High: 1.1631 / Low: 1.1567).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0171 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0171

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.1759) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4615), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2856 (-19.54%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.1759
2011 Avg (January) 1.4615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1899 1.1519 1.1759
February 1.1848 1.1419 1.1704
March 1.1737 1.1413 1.1682
April 1.1679 1.1346 1.1511
May 1.1633 1.1289 1.1575
June 1.1631 1.1567 1.1615
July 1.1766 1.1472 1.1613
August 1.1717 1.1533 1.1624
September 1.1676 1.1400 1.1556
October 1.1690 1.1366 1.1562
November 1.1653 1.1499 1.1584
December 1.1737 1.1383 1.1552