2012 KES to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0256 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0237 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0245 PGK

2012 KES to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KES to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.0256. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0244 to the December average rate of 0.0240, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0256 was down 21.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0327, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 128 PGK

2011 Average 134 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 119 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.28 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0254

0.0238

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KES 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 0.0248, compared to 0.0243 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0248

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0243

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0011 PGK (High: 0.0251 / Low: 0.0240). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0242 / Low: 0.0240).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0252) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0055 (-17.80%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0252

2011 Avg (March) 0.0307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0251	0.0240	0.0244
February	0.0255	0.0247	0.0252
March	0.0256	0.0246	0.0252
April	0.0252	0.0244	0.0248
May	0.0250	0.0240	0.0246
June	0.0249	0.0242	0.0245
July	0.0249	0.0242	0.0245
August	0.0248	0.0244	0.0245
September	0.0246	0.0240	0.0243
October	0.0244	0.0240	0.0242
November	0.0242	0.0240	0.0241
December	0.0243	0.0237	0.0240