YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0050 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0054 PGK

2012 KMF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KMF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0057 was down 24.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 29 PGK
2011 Average 33 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 25 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.53 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0057
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.0055, compared to 0.0053 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) 0.0055
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0054 / Low: 0.0050). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0052 / Low: 0.0051).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0056) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0072), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-22.19%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0056
2011 Avg (February) 0.0072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
February 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
March 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
April 0.0057 0.0054 0.0055
May 0.0056 0.0052 0.0054
June 0.0053 0.0052 0.0053
July 0.0054 0.0050 0.0052
August 0.0052 0.0051 0.0052
September 0.0055 0.0052 0.0053
October 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
November 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
December 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055