YEARLY HIGH
3.0049 PGK
YEARLY LOW
2.8510 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9241 PGK

2012 JOD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the JOD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 3.0049. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 2.8510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1539 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9681 to the December average rate of 2.9021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.0049 was down 19.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.7315, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,024 PGK
2011 Average 16,591 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 14,255 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 769.49 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9747
2.8955
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 2.9382, compared to 2.9100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.1105 PGK (High: 2.9903 / Low: 2.8798). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0142 PGK (High: 2.9355 / Low: 2.9214).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1105
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0142

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0438 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0438

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.9681) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.6935), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7254 (-19.64%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.9681
2011 Avg (January) 3.6935

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0049 2.9050 2.9681
February 2.9903 2.8798 2.9535
March 2.9640 2.8784 2.9487
April 2.9475 2.8626 2.9050
May 2.9390 2.8510 2.9213
June 2.9355 2.9214 2.9325
July 2.9605 2.8799 2.9144
August 2.9343 2.8927 2.9148
September 2.9253 2.8763 2.9042
October 2.9400 2.8711 2.9104
November 2.9284 2.8973 2.9141
December 2.9398 2.8709 2.9021