2012 NPR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0271 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0229 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0243 PGK

2012 NPR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NPR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 0.0271. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 0.0229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0042 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0256 to the December average rate of 0.0236, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0271 was down 26.92% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135 PGK

2011 Average 160 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 115 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 20.80 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0269

0.0229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0251, compared to 0.0236 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0236

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0016 PGK (High: 0.0271 / Low: 0.0255). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0231).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0266) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0367), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0101 (-27.55%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0266

2011 Avg (February) 0.0367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0261	0.0249	0.0256
February	0.0271	0.0255	0.0266
March	0.0266	0.0255	0.0260
April	0.0257	0.0246	0.0249
May	0.0247	0.0232	0.0239
June	0.0236	0.0229	0.0233
July	0.0240	0.0230	0.0234
August	0.0235	0.0231	0.0232
September	0.0242	0.0231	0.0236
October	0.0247	0.0239	0.0243
November	0.0239	0.0231	0.0235
December	0.0240	0.0233	0.0236