2012 GEL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2851 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.1753 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2418 PGK

2012 GEL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GEL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 1.2851. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 1.1753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1098 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2608 to the December average rate of 1.2413, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2851 was down 17.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5548, 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 6,425 PGK

2011 Average 6,972 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,876 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 548.94 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2835

1.1812

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 1.2666, compared to 1.2170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0497 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2666

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0780 PGK (High: 1.2533 / Low: 1.1753). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 PGK (High: 1.2775 / Low: 1.2639).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0780

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0691 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0691

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.2637) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4710), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2073 (-14.09%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.2637

2011 Avg (February) 1.4710

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2791	1.2342	1.2608
February	1.2851	1.2326	1.2637
March	1.2801	1.2346	1.2673
April	1.2802	1.2351	1.2603
May	1.2842	1.2474	1.2750
June	1.2775	1.2639	1.2727
July	1.2515	1.1811	1.2036
August	1.2051	1.1877	1.1956
September	1.1981	1.1781	1.1897
October	1.2533	1.1753	1.2299
November	1.2506	1.2347	1.2415
December	1.2594	1.2278	1.2413