YEARLY HIGH
0.9474 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7561 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8548 BBD

2011 PGK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PGK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.9474. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.7561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1913 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7642 to the December average rate of 0.9400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.9474 was up 21.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.7785, 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 4,737 BBD
2010 Average 3,711 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,780 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 956.59 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.9585
0.7465
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BBD 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 0.7965, compared to 0.9132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1167 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7965
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0567 BBD (High: 0.8827 / Low: 0.8260). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 BBD (High: 0.9422 / Low: 0.9386).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0567
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.9408) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.7704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1704 (+22.11%).

2011 Avg (November) 0.9408
2010 Avg (November) 0.7704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7711 0.7561 0.7642
February 0.7749 0.7635 0.7664
March 0.7820 0.7650 0.7731
April 0.8171 0.7720 0.7948
May 0.8313 0.8171 0.8251
June 0.8827 0.8260 0.8554
July 0.8950 0.8718 0.8795
August 0.9036 0.8802 0.8976
September 0.9060 0.9011 0.9042
October 0.9382 0.9051 0.9171
November 0.9474 0.9350 0.9408
December 0.9422 0.9386 0.9400