2012 PGK to AUD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4986 AUD

YEARLY LOW

0.4371 AUD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4661 AUD

2012 PGK to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 23, valuing the pair at 0.4986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.4371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0615 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4568 to the December average rate of 0.4643, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4986 was up 2.62% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4859, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,493 AUD

2011 Average 2,072 AUD

Yearly Trough Low 2,186 AUD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 307.30 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4879

0.4416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to AUD 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 0.4652, compared to 0.4671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4652

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0334 AUD (High: 0.4986 / Low: 0.4652). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0076 AUD (High: 0.4698 / Low: 0.4622).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0334

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.4840) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3862), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0978 (+25.33%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.4840

2011 Avg (May) 0.3862

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4632	0.4533	0.4568
February	0.4575	0.4371	0.4454
March	0.4662	0.4449	0.4537
April	0.4796	0.4590	0.4687
May	0.4986	0.4652	0.4840
June	0.4966	0.4708	0.4823
July	0.4820	0.4621	0.4701
August	0.4696	0.4555	0.4626
September	0.4745	0.4614	0.4675
October	0.4824	0.4651	0.4718
November	0.4698	0.4622	0.4661
December	0.4714	0.4547	0.4643