YEARLY HIGH
442.8853 BIF
YEARLY LOW
381.5845 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
421.6930 BIF

2010 PGK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PGK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 442.8853. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 381.5845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.3008 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 424.6244 to the December average rate of 438.5338, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,214,426 BIF
Yearly Average 2,108,465 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 1,907,923 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,503.79 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

443.3233
385.8494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BIF 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 413.7400, compared to 429.6459 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 15.9059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 413.7400
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 429.6459

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 36.7421 BIF (High: 425.0855 / Low: 388.3434). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.8714 BIF (High: 428.1644 / Low: 421.2929).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.7421
January Spread (Stable) ±6.8714

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 23.4471 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -23.4471

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for December 2010 is 438.5338.

2010 Avg (December) 438.5338
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 428.1644 421.2929 424.6244
February 427.6969 414.6058 418.9839
March 426.9513 411.7957 419.8028
April 431.8396 417.7122 425.9187
May 425.0855 388.3434 402.4716
June 413.7734 381.5845 390.6389
July 429.4567 409.8748 415.7776
August 430.4284 421.3461 424.7790
September 429.5150 420.3803 425.3192
October 441.5831 430.1642 435.8551
November 442.2741 433.5271 437.6107
December 442.8853 433.4632 438.5338