2012 PGK to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0321 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.8123 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9429 BRL

2012 PGK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 1.0321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.8123.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2198 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8506 to the December average rate of 1.0101, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0321 was up 15.97% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8900, 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 5,161 BRL

2011 Average 3,586 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 4,062 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,099.05 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0290

0.8022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BRL 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 0.8946, compared to 0.9912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0966 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8946

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0920 BRL (High: 1.0069 / Low: 0.9149). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 BRL (High: 0.9954 / Low: 0.9774).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0920

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0295 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0295

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.0101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8628), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1473 (+17.07%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.0101

2011 Avg (December) 0.8628

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8778	0.8386	0.8506
February	0.8438	0.8123	0.8211
March	0.8866	0.8245	0.8567
April	0.9112	0.8713	0.8989
May	1.0069	0.9149	0.9555
June	1.0040	0.9704	0.9847
July	1.0006	0.9559	0.9827
August	0.9951	0.9736	0.9823
September	0.9954	0.9774	0.9857
October	0.9978	0.9760	0.9855
November	1.0215	0.9847	1.0010
December	1.0321	0.9819	1.0101