2012 BTN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0435 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0363 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0394 PGK

2012 BTN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BTN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0363.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0411 to the December average rate of 0.0377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0435 was down 25.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 217 PGK

2011 Average 254 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 182 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35.72 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0431

0.0366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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 0.0401, compared to 0.0388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0013 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0401

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0388

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0036 PGK (High: 0.0403 / Low: 0.0367). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PGK (High: 0.0405 / Low: 0.0397).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0425) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0149 (-25.94%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0425

2011 Avg (February) 0.0574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0418	0.0400	0.0411
February	0.0435	0.0408	0.0425
March	0.0422	0.0408	0.0415
April	0.0412	0.0394	0.0399
May	0.0394	0.0367	0.0381
June	0.0378	0.0363	0.0371
July	0.0403	0.0367	0.0387
August	0.0405	0.0397	0.0401
September	0.0409	0.0375	0.0396
October	0.0411	0.0382	0.0389
November	0.0383	0.0370	0.0376
December	0.0384	0.0372	0.0377