2012 LSL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2809 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2306 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2531 PGK

2012 LSL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2809. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.2306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0503 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2626 to the December average rate of 0.2388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2809 was down 28.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3927, 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 1,404 PGK

2011 Average 1,639 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,153 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 251.39 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2792

0.2305

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 0.2628, compared to 0.2433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0195 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2628

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0247 PGK (High: 0.2692 / Low: 0.2445). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 PGK (High: 0.2655 / Low: 0.2588).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0247

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2736) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3631), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0895 (-24.64%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2736

2011 Avg (February) 0.3631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2655	0.2588	0.2626
February	0.2809	0.2667	0.2736
March	0.2785	0.2699	0.2752
April	0.2737	0.2540	0.2634
May	0.2692	0.2445	0.2542
June	0.2540	0.2422	0.2479
July	0.2572	0.2400	0.2502
August	0.2555	0.2436	0.2496
September	0.2527	0.2448	0.2485
October	0.2472	0.2331	0.2381
November	0.2382	0.2306	0.2346
December	0.2446	0.2339	0.2388