YEARLY HIGH
1.5548 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.2671 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3949 PGK

2011 GEL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the GEL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 11, valuing the pair at 1.5548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.2671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2877 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4570 to the December average rate of 1.2817, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.5548 was down 5.50% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.6452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,774 PGK
2010 Average 7,546 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 6,336 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,438.41 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.5354
1.2587
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 1.4688, compared to 1.3210 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1479 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3210

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.1034 PGK (High: 1.4632 / Low: 1.3599). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0113 PGK (High: 1.3373 / Low: 1.3260).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1034
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0113

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0661 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0661

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2011: 1.5123) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.5232), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0109 (-0.71%).

2011 Avg (April) 1.5123
2010 Avg (April) 1.5232

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4771 1.4450 1.4570
February 1.4855 1.4531 1.4710
March 1.5363 1.4912 1.5120
April 1.5548 1.4916 1.5123
May 1.4926 1.4355 1.4462
June 1.4632 1.3599 1.4143
July 1.3803 1.3470 1.3653
August 1.3805 1.3332 1.3508
September 1.3373 1.3260 1.3311
October 1.3308 1.2894 1.3144
November 1.2903 1.2741 1.2823
December 1.2871 1.2671 1.2817