2012 MYR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7042 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.6410 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6715 PGK

2012 MYR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MYR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.7042. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.6410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0632 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6762 to the December average rate of 0.6743, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7042 was down 18.73% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8664, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,083 PGK

2011 Average 15,402 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 12,819 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,264.15 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6969

0.6478

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.6753, compared to 0.6677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6753

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0323 PGK (High: 0.6869 / Low: 0.6546). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 PGK (High: 0.6590 / Low: 0.6503).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6929) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8576), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1647 (-19.21%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6929

2011 Avg (February) 0.8576

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6794	0.6658	0.6762
February	0.7042	0.6755	0.6929
March	0.6963	0.6743	0.6869
April	0.6866	0.6613	0.6735
May	0.6869	0.6546	0.6685
June	0.6590	0.6503	0.6537
July	0.6634	0.6410	0.6519
August	0.6696	0.6545	0.6622
September	0.6790	0.6610	0.6681
October	0.6813	0.6661	0.6748
November	0.6808	0.6699	0.6746
December	0.6836	0.6683	0.6743