YEARLY HIGH
4.0278 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.5521 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8219 PGK

2012 LVL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LVL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 4.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 3.5521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4757 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8849 to the December average rate of 3.8792, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0278 was down 23.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.2846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,139 PGK
2011 Average 23,240 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 17,761 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,378.39 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.9960
3.6137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL 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 3.8708, compared to 3.7731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8708
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2322 PGK (High: 3.9298 / Low: 3.6976). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0916 PGK (High: 3.7749 / Low: 3.6833).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2322
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0916

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 0.0916 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0916

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 3.9642) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.0646), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1005 (-21.73%).

2012 Avg (February) 3.9642
2011 Avg (February) 5.0646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.9669 3.8194 3.8849
February 4.0278 3.9065 3.9642
March 3.9901 3.8498 3.9584
April 3.9854 3.7928 3.8784
May 3.9298 3.6976 3.8016
June 3.7749 3.6833 3.7371
July 3.7765 3.5521 3.6455
August 3.7333 3.6210 3.6732
September 3.8826 3.7267 3.7992
October 3.8922 3.7772 3.8405
November 3.8658 3.7557 3.8010
December 3.9685 3.8112 3.8792