2012 CAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1300 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.0009 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0736 PGK

2012 CAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 2.1300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 2.0009.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1291 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0757 to the December average rate of 2.0797, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1300 was down 20.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6907, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,650 PGK

2011 Average 11,910 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 10,004 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 645.33 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1131

2.0144

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 2.0718, compared to 2.0753 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0718

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0753

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0998 PGK (High: 2.1097 / Low: 2.0099). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0337 PGK (High: 2.0887 / Low: 2.0550).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0998

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0337

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 0.0294 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0294

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.1001) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6440), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5439 (-20.57%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.1001

2011 Avg (February) 2.6440

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1070	2.0401	2.0757
February	2.1300	2.0464	2.1001
March	2.1242	2.0572	2.1049
April	2.1183	2.0241	2.0755
May	2.1097	2.0099	2.0518
June	2.0386	2.0009	2.0227
July	2.0708	2.0054	2.0367
August	2.0958	2.0548	2.0782
September	2.1204	2.0757	2.1005
October	2.1240	2.0601	2.0877
November	2.0887	2.0550	2.0691
December	2.1164	2.0516	2.0797