YEARLY HIGH
0.0559 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0508 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0531 PGK

2012 DOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 2, valuing the pair at 0.0559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0508.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0051 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0542 to the December average rate of 0.0514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0559 was down 21.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0708, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 280 PGK
2011 Average 310 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 254 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25.58 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0545
0.0511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.0535, compared to 0.0527 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0535
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0527

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0037 PGK (High: 0.0559 / Low: 0.0522). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0535 / Low: 0.0531).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 0.0531) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0570), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0039 (-6.78%).

2012 Avg (October) 0.0531
2011 Avg (October) 0.0570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0553 0.0530 0.0542
February 0.0546 0.0524 0.0539
March 0.0543 0.0524 0.0537
April 0.0539 0.0520 0.0529
May 0.0537 0.0521 0.0532
June 0.0535 0.0531 0.0533
July 0.0540 0.0523 0.0529
August 0.0531 0.0525 0.0528
September 0.0557 0.0523 0.0540
October 0.0559 0.0522 0.0531
November 0.0524 0.0516 0.0520
December 0.0521 0.0508 0.0514