2012 PGK to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7929 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.6957 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7351 BAM

2012 PGK to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.7929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.6957.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0972 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7210 to the December average rate of 0.7247, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7929 was up 11.44% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7115, 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 3,964 BAM

2011 Average 3,011 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 3,479 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 485.78 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7780

0.7001

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 0.7247, compared to 0.7455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0208 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7247

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7455

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0492 BAM (High: 0.7929 / Low: 0.7436). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 BAM (High: 0.7604 / Low: 0.7442).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0492

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0255 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.7715) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6027), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1688 (+28.01%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.7715

2011 Avg (July) 0.6027

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7327	0.7053	0.7210
February	0.7177	0.6957	0.7066
March	0.7295	0.7024	0.7089
April	0.7379	0.7024	0.7220
May	0.7595	0.7127	0.7383
June	0.7604	0.7442	0.7512
July	0.7929	0.7436	0.7715
August	0.7760	0.7546	0.7654
September	0.7536	0.7233	0.7398
October	0.7445	0.7237	0.7322
November	0.7475	0.7285	0.7394
December	0.7373	0.7088	0.7247