YEARLY HIGH
1.1899 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.1289 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1576 PGK

2012 AWG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AWG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, 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 1.1758 to the December average rate of 1.1507, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1899 was down 19.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,950 PGK
2011 Average 6,570 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 5,645 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.02 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1786
1.1454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 1.1640, compared to 1.1512 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1512

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0430 PGK (High: 1.1848 / Low: 1.1418). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 PGK (High: 1.1631 / Low: 1.1556).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0430
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0172 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0172

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.1758) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4619), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2861 (-19.57%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.1758
2011 Avg (January) 1.4619

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1899 1.1518 1.1758
February 1.1848 1.1418 1.1704
March 1.1737 1.1412 1.1682
April 1.1679 1.1346 1.1510
May 1.1633 1.1289 1.1574
June 1.1631 1.1556 1.1612
July 1.1721 1.1384 1.1529
August 1.1609 1.1442 1.1526
September 1.1570 1.1375 1.1482
October 1.1618 1.1362 1.1505
November 1.1582 1.1459 1.1525
December 1.1657 1.1405 1.1507