2012 GBP to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 GBP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the GBP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 3.3777. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 3.1596.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2181 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2645 to the December average rate of 3.3232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.3777 was down 20.93% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2720, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 GBP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
GBP to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2856, compared to 3.2839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.1616 PGK (High: 3.3777 / Low: 3.2161). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0489 PGK (High: 3.3240 / Low: 3.2751).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0676 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 3.2985) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.1210), the exchange rate shifted by -0.8225 (-19.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.3278 | 3.2159 | 3.2645 |
| February | 3.3603 | 3.2296 | 3.3117 |
| March | 3.3409 | 3.1931 | 3.3092 |
| April | 3.3777 | 3.2161 | 3.2985 |
| May | 3.3700 | 3.2159 | 3.2986 |
| June | 3.2638 | 3.1925 | 3.2310 |
| July | 3.2722 | 3.1596 | 3.2203 |
| August | 3.2726 | 3.2148 | 3.2429 |
| September | 3.3528 | 3.2779 | 3.3120 |
| October | 3.3410 | 3.2848 | 3.3122 |
| November | 3.3240 | 3.2751 | 3.2929 |
| December | 3.3678 | 3.2975 | 3.3232 |