YEARLY HIGH
2.7326 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.3374 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.6013 BOB

2010 PGK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2010

During 2010, the PGK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 18, valuing the pair at 2.7326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 13, dropping to 2.3374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3952 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6092 to the December average rate of 2.6989, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,663 BOB
Yearly Average 13,006 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 11,687 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,976.21 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2010.

2.7284
2.3748
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BOB 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 2.5514, compared to 2.6511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5514
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2010 was May, with a trading range of 0.2373 BOB (High: 2.6341 / Low: 2.3969). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0374 BOB (High: 2.6262 / Low: 2.5888).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2373
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0374

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 0.1457 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Historical data for the previous year (2009) is currently unavailable. Strongest month average for October 2010 is 2.6876.

2010 Avg (October) 2.6876
Baseline Avg N/A

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6262 2.5888 2.6092
February 2.6921 2.5604 2.5906
March 2.6403 2.5396 2.5883
April 2.6563 2.6027 2.6309
May 2.6341 2.3969 2.4852
June 2.5541 2.3374 2.4043
July 2.6465 2.5308 2.5697
August 2.6704 2.5952 2.6218
September 2.6544 2.5951 2.6325
October 2.7326 2.6467 2.6876
November 2.7272 2.6700 2.6961
December 2.7266 2.6724 2.6989