2012 LTL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8153 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.7164 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7718 PGK

2012 LTL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.8153. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.7164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0989 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7865 to the December average rate of 0.7826, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.49% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8153 was down 24.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0805, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,076 PGK

2011 Average 4,743 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 3,582 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.48 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8090

0.7283

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.7828, compared to 0.7609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7828

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0488 PGK (High: 0.7961 / Low: 0.7472). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 PGK (High: 0.7621 / Low: 0.7442).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0488

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

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 0.0192 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.8023) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0314), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2291 (-22.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.8023

2011 Avg (February) 1.0314

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8034	0.7739	0.7865
February	0.8153	0.7898	0.8023
March	0.8080	0.7767	0.7998
April	0.8074	0.7684	0.7855
May	0.7961	0.7472	0.7687
June	0.7621	0.7442	0.7543
July	0.7620	0.7164	0.7351
August	0.7517	0.7302	0.7408
September	0.7829	0.7517	0.7661
October	0.7849	0.7614	0.7743
November	0.7794	0.7574	0.7665
December	0.8013	0.7687	0.7826