YEARLY HIGH
1.7696 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.5436 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6793 PGK

2012 NZD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NZD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1.7696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1.5436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2260 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6829 to the December average rate of 1.7096, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7696 was down 13.72% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0509, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,848 PGK
2011 Average 9,301 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,718 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,130.22 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7615
1.5898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 1.6762, compared to 1.6824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0063 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6762
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1514 PGK (High: 1.6950 / Low: 1.5436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0330 PGK (High: 1.7062 / Low: 1.6732).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1514
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0330

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0825 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.7472) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.9867), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2396 (-12.06%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.7472
2011 Avg (February) 1.9867

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7036 1.6509 1.6829
February 1.7696 1.7082 1.7472
March 1.7378 1.6687 1.7161
April 1.7174 1.6544 1.6866
May 1.6950 1.5436 1.6041
June 1.6634 1.5660 1.6202
July 1.6873 1.6121 1.6502
August 1.6982 1.6531 1.6728
September 1.7084 1.6427 1.6842
October 1.7114 1.6652 1.6879
November 1.7062 1.6732 1.6899
December 1.7554 1.6765 1.7096