YEARLY HIGH
0.7115 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5236 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6020 BAM

2011 PGK to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PGK to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.7115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 14, dropping to 0.5236.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1879 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5599 to the December average rate of 0.6982, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.70% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.7115 was up 21.78% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.5842, 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 3,557 BAM
2010 Average 2,741 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,618 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 939.53 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.7141
0.5224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BAM 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 0.5556, compared to 0.6483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0566 BAM (High: 0.6081 / Low: 0.5515). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 BAM (High: 0.5551 / Low: 0.5421).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0566
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2011: 0.6982) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.5726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1255 (+21.92%).

2011 Avg (December) 0.6982
2010 Avg (December) 0.5726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5831 0.5432 0.5599
February 0.5551 0.5421 0.5497
March 0.5490 0.5283 0.5403
April 0.5485 0.5236 0.5384
May 0.5766 0.5388 0.5633
June 0.6081 0.5515 0.5821
July 0.6161 0.5885 0.6027
August 0.6227 0.6021 0.6129
September 0.6580 0.6165 0.6425
October 0.6697 0.6437 0.6545
November 0.6959 0.6635 0.6791
December 0.7115 0.6816 0.6982