2012 AUD to PAB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0805 PAB

YEARLY LOW

0.9672 PAB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0358 PAB

2012 AUD to PAB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to PAB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 8, valuing the pair at 1.0805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.9672.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1133 PAB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0402 to the December average rate of 1.0458, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0805 was down 2.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1029, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,403 PAB

2011 Average 5,165 PAB

Yearly Trough Low 4,836 PAB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 566.56 PAB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0792

0.9900

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to PAB 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 1.0328, compared to 1.0389 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0328

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0389

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0614 PAB (High: 1.0351 / Low: 0.9737). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0141 PAB (High: 1.0467 / Low: 1.0325).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0614

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0141

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0382 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0382

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.0717) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0627 (+6.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.0717

2011 Avg (February) 1.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0661	1.0190	1.0402
February	1.0805	1.0634	1.0717
March	1.0755	1.0365	1.0542
April	1.0450	1.0267	1.0357
May	1.0351	0.9737	0.9976
June	1.0222	0.9672	0.9975
July	1.0512	1.0136	1.0306
August	1.0574	1.0311	1.0477
September	1.0568	1.0193	1.0403
October	1.0381	1.0174	1.0290
November	1.0467	1.0325	1.0398
December	1.0564	1.0365	1.0458