2012 AUD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2876 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.0056 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1468 PGK

2012 AUD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 2.2876. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 2.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2820 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1891 to the December average rate of 2.1541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.2876 was down 16.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7259, 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 11,438 PGK

2011 Average 12,147 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 10,028 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,409.92 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2632

2.0491

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 2.1523, compared to 2.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0110 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1523

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1441 PGK (High: 2.1498 / Low: 2.0056). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0349 PGK (High: 2.1635 / Low: 2.1286).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1441

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0702 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0702

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.2454) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6335), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3881 (-14.74%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.2454

2011 Avg (February) 2.6335

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2062	2.1589	2.1891
February	2.2876	2.1860	2.2454
March	2.2476	2.1449	2.2044
April	2.1785	2.0851	2.1342
May	2.1498	2.0056	2.0669
June	2.1239	2.0137	2.0738
July	2.1638	2.0747	2.1276
August	2.1953	2.1296	2.1618
September	2.1673	2.1073	2.1390
October	2.1500	2.0729	2.1200
November	2.1635	2.1286	2.1453
December	2.1992	2.1211	2.1541