YEARLY HIGH
0.0458 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0404 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0433 PGK

2012 MKD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MKD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0458. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0054 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0442 to the December average rate of 0.0436, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0458 was down 24.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0608, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 229 PGK
2011 Average 267 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 202 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.81 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0454
0.0411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MKD 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 0.0440, compared to 0.0426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0025 PGK (High: 0.0447 / Low: 0.0422). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0427 / Low: 0.0421).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0025
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0450) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0580), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0130 (-22.40%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0450
2011 Avg (February) 0.0580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0451 0.0434 0.0442
February 0.0458 0.0444 0.0450
March 0.0453 0.0436 0.0449
April 0.0453 0.0432 0.0441
May 0.0447 0.0422 0.0432
June 0.0427 0.0421 0.0424
July 0.0427 0.0404 0.0415
August 0.0422 0.0410 0.0414
September 0.0433 0.0415 0.0424
October 0.0437 0.0426 0.0433
November 0.0437 0.0428 0.0432
December 0.0442 0.0433 0.0436