YEARLY HIGH
3.2917 BOB
YEARLY LOW
2.6303 BOB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9774 BOB

2011 PGK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the PGK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 14, valuing the pair at 3.2917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 2.6303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6614 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6703 to the December average rate of 3.2406, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 3.2917 was up 20.46% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.7326, 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 16,458 BOB
2010 Average 13,007 BOB
Yearly Trough Low 13,151 BOB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,306.87 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

3.3222
2.6110
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 2.7834, compared to 3.1714 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3880 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7834
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1714

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.2534 BOB (High: 3.0956 / Low: 2.8422). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0243 BOB (High: 3.2552 / Low: 3.2309).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2534
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0243

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 0.0223 points.

Longest Streak 10 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0223

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 3.2629) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.6961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5668 (+21.02%).

2011 Avg (November) 3.2629
2010 Avg (November) 2.6961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.7032 2.6303 2.6703
February 2.7169 2.6555 2.6841
March 2.7404 2.6697 2.7041
April 2.8637 2.6867 2.7808
May 2.9105 2.8425 2.8828
June 3.0956 2.8422 2.9784
July 3.1372 3.0021 3.0626
August 3.1626 3.0294 3.1203
September 3.1760 3.1000 3.1408
October 3.2858 3.1089 3.2013
November 3.2917 3.2363 3.2629
December 3.2552 3.2309 3.2406