YEARLY HIGH
1.2128 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.1060 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1596 PGK

2012 FJD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FJD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1.2128. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.1060.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1068 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1729 to the December average rate of 1.1661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2128 was down 17.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4618, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,064 PGK
2011 Average 6,536 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 5,530 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 534.00 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2004
1.1241
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 1.1615, compared to 1.1578 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1615
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1578

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0645 PGK (High: 1.1705 / Low: 1.1060). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 PGK (High: 1.1710 / Low: 1.1561).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0645
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1941) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4185), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2244 (-15.82%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1941
2011 Avg (February) 1.4185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1841 1.1586 1.1729
February 1.2128 1.1602 1.1941
March 1.1944 1.1539 1.1818
April 1.1828 1.1341 1.1568
May 1.1705 1.1060 1.1327
June 1.1416 1.1165 1.1304
July 1.1634 1.1142 1.1454
August 1.1730 1.1529 1.1594
September 1.1731 1.1447 1.1567
October 1.1705 1.1413 1.1578
November 1.1710 1.1561 1.1615
December 1.1885 1.1439 1.1661