2012 MDL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1830 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1634 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1714 PGK

2012 MDL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1830. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.1634.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0195 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1786 to the December average rate of 0.1692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1830 was down 18.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 915 PGK

2011 Average 1,004 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 817 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 97.58 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1799

0.1640

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 0.1757, compared to 0.1671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1757

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0080 PGK (High: 0.1830 / Low: 0.1750). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 PGK (High: 0.1681 / Low: 0.1663).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0080

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1786) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2150), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0364 (-16.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1786

2011 Avg (January) 0.2150

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1830	0.1750	0.1786
February	0.1797	0.1734	0.1771
March	0.1778	0.1728	0.1767
April	0.1781	0.1718	0.1752
May	0.1780	0.1710	0.1747
June	0.1731	0.1688	0.1718
July	0.1712	0.1634	0.1667
August	0.1676	0.1641	0.1653
September	0.1672	0.1646	0.1659
October	0.1709	0.1646	0.1683
November	0.1681	0.1663	0.1672
December	0.1733	0.1674	0.1692