2012 KGS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0464 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0430 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0444 PGK

2012 KGS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.0464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.0430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0451 to the December average rate of 0.0435, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0464 was down 16.91% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0559, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 232 PGK

2011 Average 255 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 215 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.16 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0461

0.0432

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0445, compared to 0.0443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0030 PGK (High: 0.0463 / Low: 0.0433). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0443 / Low: 0.0439).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.0458) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0499), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-8.16%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.0458

2011 Avg (August) 0.0499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0459	0.0441	0.0451
February	0.0453	0.0438	0.0448
March	0.0451	0.0437	0.0448
April	0.0448	0.0433	0.0440
May	0.0444	0.0430	0.0440
June	0.0443	0.0439	0.0441
July	0.0458	0.0434	0.0443
August	0.0464	0.0455	0.0458
September	0.0463	0.0433	0.0449
October	0.0442	0.0432	0.0438
November	0.0439	0.0434	0.0437
December	0.0440	0.0431	0.0435