2012 ARS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4952 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4160 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4567 PGK

2012 ARS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.4952. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.4160.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0792 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4874 to the December average rate of 0.4223, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4952 was down 25.38% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6637, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,476 PGK

2011 Average 2,856 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,080 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 396.10 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4939

0.4157

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.4748, compared to 0.4385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0363 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4748

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0205 PGK (High: 0.4893 / Low: 0.4688). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 PGK (High: 0.4330 / Low: 0.4268).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4874) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1703 (-25.89%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4874

2011 Avg (January) 0.6577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4952	0.4754	0.4874
February	0.4893	0.4688	0.4820
March	0.4830	0.4690	0.4802
April	0.4784	0.4630	0.4689
May	0.4708	0.4550	0.4661
June	0.4701	0.4600	0.4642
July	0.4638	0.4482	0.4539
August	0.4525	0.4441	0.4481
September	0.4462	0.4347	0.4405
October	0.4413	0.4326	0.4361
November	0.4330	0.4268	0.4304
December	0.4292	0.4160	0.4223