2012 BOB to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3094 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2921 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2985 PGK

2012 BOB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.3094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.2921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0173 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3053 to the December average rate of 0.2948, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3094 was down 18.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3802, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,547 PGK

2011 Average 1,688 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,460 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 86.54 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3064

0.2936

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3018, compared to 0.2952 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3018

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2952

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0118 PGK (High: 0.3077 / Low: 0.2959). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 PGK (High: 0.2972 / Low: 0.2943).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.3053) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3745), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0692 (-18.48%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.3053

2011 Avg (January) 0.3745

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3094	0.2983	0.3053
February	0.3077	0.2959	0.3038
March	0.3051	0.2957	0.3030
April	0.3027	0.2940	0.2989
May	0.3024	0.2924	0.3000
June	0.3024	0.2985	0.2999
July	0.3023	0.2928	0.2960
August	0.2972	0.2943	0.2955
September	0.2967	0.2923	0.2947
October	0.2978	0.2921	0.2949
November	0.2965	0.2935	0.2952
December	0.2988	0.2927	0.2948