YEARLY HIGH
0.3927 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2483 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3279 PGK

2011 LSL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 0.2483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1444 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3791 to the December average rate of 0.2600, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3927 was down 0.07% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3930, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,964 PGK
2010 Average 1,843 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,242 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 722.06 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3910
0.2481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.3649, compared to 0.2909 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0739 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2909

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0371 PGK (High: 0.3160 / Low: 0.2789). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 PGK (High: 0.3702 / Low: 0.3587).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0371
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.3791) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3605), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0186 (+5.17%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.3791
2010 Avg (January) 0.3605

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3927 0.3652 0.3791
February 0.3702 0.3587 0.3631
March 0.3803 0.3641 0.3738
April 0.3849 0.3646 0.3735
May 0.3716 0.3453 0.3544
June 0.3606 0.3307 0.3453
July 0.3402 0.3244 0.3351
August 0.3403 0.3059 0.3151
September 0.3160 0.2789 0.2982
October 0.2841 0.2689 0.2760
November 0.2702 0.2483 0.2612
December 0.2646 0.2531 0.2600