2012 PGK to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PGK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PGK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 15, valuing the pair at 25.7541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 21.4116.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3425 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9213 to the December average rate of 24.9917, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 25.7541 was up 12.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.8911, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PGK to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.0049, compared to 24.3434 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3385 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 1.8656 AFN (High: 23.6733 / Low: 21.8077). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1178 AFN (High: 23.2672 / Low: 23.1494).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.3262 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 25.3179) against the same month in 2011 (average: 22.6481), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6698 (+11.79%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4574 | 21.4116 | 21.9213 |
| February | 23.6733 | 21.8077 | 22.9956 |
| March | 23.6144 | 22.9668 | 23.1289 |
| April | 23.8043 | 23.1017 | 23.4401 |
| May | 23.9118 | 23.1630 | 23.3213 |
| June | 23.2672 | 23.1494 | 23.2220 |
| July | 23.6563 | 23.0341 | 23.4035 |
| August | 23.5487 | 23.2857 | 23.4351 |
| September | 24.8128 | 23.3029 | 23.9512 |
| October | 25.1230 | 24.6494 | 24.9609 |
| November | 25.7541 | 25.0066 | 25.3179 |
| December | 25.2128 | 24.4375 | 24.9917 |