YEARLY HIGH
0.0435 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0364 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0389 PGK

2012 INR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the INR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.0435. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 24, dropping to 0.0364.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0071 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0411 to the December average rate of 0.0377, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0435 was down 25.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0584, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 10,869 PGK
2011 Average 12,685 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 9,096 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,772.33 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0431
0.0366
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 0.0401, compared to 0.0377 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0401
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0377

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0027 PGK (High: 0.0395 / Low: 0.0368). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PGK (High: 0.0377 / Low: 0.0368).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0426) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0575), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0149 (-25.90%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0426
2011 Avg (February) 0.0575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0418 0.0400 0.0411
February 0.0435 0.0414 0.0426
March 0.0422 0.0408 0.0415
April 0.0412 0.0394 0.0399
May 0.0395 0.0368 0.0381
June 0.0379 0.0364 0.0372
July 0.0383 0.0365 0.0373
August 0.0377 0.0368 0.0372
September 0.0388 0.0369 0.0378
October 0.0394 0.0382 0.0388
November 0.0383 0.0370 0.0377
December 0.0384 0.0372 0.0377