YEARLY HIGH
2.3256 PGK
YEARLY LOW
2.0577 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2116 PGK

2012 CHF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CHF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 2.3256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2.0577.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2678 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2433 to the December average rate of 2.2361, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3256 was down 25.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1022, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,628 PGK
2011 Average 13,288 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 10,289 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,339.15 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3149
2.0948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CHF 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 2.2442, compared to 2.1789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2442
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1401 PGK (High: 2.2863 / Low: 2.1462). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 PGK (High: 2.1908 / Low: 2.1431).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1401
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0477

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0570 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0570

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 2.2965) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.7471), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4506 (-16.40%).

2012 Avg (February) 2.2965
2011 Avg (February) 2.7471

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.2813 2.2103 2.2433
February 2.3256 2.2615 2.2965
March 2.3156 2.2259 2.2901
April 2.3129 2.2074 2.2566
May 2.2863 2.1462 2.2089
June 2.1908 2.1431 2.1701
July 2.1891 2.0577 2.1132
August 2.1623 2.1036 2.1298
September 2.2243 2.1626 2.1881
October 2.2413 2.1747 2.2100
November 2.2338 2.1682 2.1961
December 2.2877 2.1986 2.2361