YEARLY HIGH
0.1122 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1028 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1073 PGK

2012 HNL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the HNL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.1122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0095 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1105 to the December average rate of 0.1038, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1122 was down 19.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1398, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 561 PGK
2011 Average 622 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 514 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 47.29 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1112
0.1031
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HNL 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 0.1093, compared to 0.1053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0041 PGK (High: 0.1122 / Low: 0.1081). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.1093 / Low: 0.1090).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0022 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0022

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1105) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1383), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0278 (-20.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1105
2011 Avg (January) 0.1383

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1122 0.1081 0.1105
February 0.1112 0.1072 0.1099
March 0.1102 0.1071 0.1097
April 0.1096 0.1066 0.1081
May 0.1093 0.1060 0.1087
June 0.1093 0.1090 0.1091
July 0.1098 0.1062 0.1082
August 0.1080 0.1049 0.1061
September 0.1059 0.1038 0.1049
October 0.1057 0.1036 0.1046
November 0.1047 0.1037 0.1043
December 0.1052 0.1028 0.1038