2012 LKR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0187 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0152 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0163 PGK

2012 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 15, dropping to 0.0152.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0185 to the December average rate of 0.0161, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.02% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0187 was down 21.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0239, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94 PGK

2011 Average 106 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 76 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.36 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0188

0.0153

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0168, compared to 0.0158 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0158

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0021 PGK (High: 0.0186 / Low: 0.0166). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0159 / Low: 0.0157).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0185) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0236), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-21.70%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0185

2011 Avg (January) 0.0236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0187	0.0181	0.0185
February	0.0186	0.0166	0.0179
March	0.0173	0.0161	0.0166
April	0.0165	0.0157	0.0160
May	0.0164	0.0157	0.0160
June	0.0160	0.0155	0.0158
July	0.0158	0.0152	0.0156
August	0.0158	0.0155	0.0156
September	0.0158	0.0155	0.0156
October	0.0162	0.0158	0.0160
November	0.0159	0.0157	0.0158
December	0.0165	0.0159	0.0161