YEARLY HIGH
0.6221 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.5846 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6028 BND

2012 PGK to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.6221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.5846.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6080 to the December average rate of 0.5925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6221 was up 0.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6178, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,111 BND
2011 Average 2,688 BND
Yearly Trough Low 2,923 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.52 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6171
0.5902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BND 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 0.6067, compared to 0.5990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6067
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0282 BND (High: 0.6150 / Low: 0.5868). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 BND (High: 0.5968 / Low: 0.5893).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0282
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.6095) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5106), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0990 (+19.38%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.6095
2011 Avg (May) 0.5106

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6160 0.6033 0.6080
February 0.6150 0.5868 0.5987
March 0.6172 0.5983 0.6017
April 0.6211 0.5955 0.6071
May 0.6221 0.5952 0.6095
June 0.6205 0.6093 0.6148
July 0.6209 0.6039 0.6110
August 0.6099 0.5981 0.6047
September 0.6041 0.5924 0.5986
October 0.6026 0.5869 0.5940
November 0.5968 0.5893 0.5930
December 0.5976 0.5846 0.5925