2012 KWD to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 KWD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the KWD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 7.6555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 7.2297.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4257 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.5510 to the December average rate of 7.3200, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.6555 was down 18.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.4505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
KWD to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.4762, compared to 7.3208 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1553 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2777 PGK (High: 7.6426 / Low: 7.3650). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0305 PGK (High: 7.4323 / Low: 7.4019).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1014 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 7.5510) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.3157), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7647 (-18.94%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.6555 | 7.3972 | 7.5510 |
| February | 7.6426 | 7.3650 | 7.5475 |
| March | 7.5459 | 7.3255 | 7.5085 |
| April | 7.5224 | 7.2868 | 7.4071 |
| May | 7.4894 | 7.2297 | 7.4228 |
| June | 7.4323 | 7.4019 | 7.4200 |
| July | 7.4728 | 7.2341 | 7.3328 |
| August | 7.3736 | 7.2482 | 7.3128 |
| September | 7.3601 | 7.2512 | 7.3139 |
| October | 7.3964 | 7.2486 | 7.3305 |
| November | 7.3593 | 7.2752 | 7.3149 |
| December | 7.4251 | 7.2546 | 7.3200 |