YEARLY HIGH
27.5113 BTN
YEARLY LOW
22.9924 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.4221 BTN

2012 PGK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 27, valuing the pair at 27.5113. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 22.9924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5189 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3261 to the December average rate of 26.5380, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 27.5113 was up 9.06% compared to the 2011 peak of 25.2262, 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 137,557 BTN
2011 Average 100,067 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 114,962 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,594.56 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

27.2628
23.1753
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BTN 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 25.0289, compared to 25.8153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7864 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.0289
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.8153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 2.4172 BTN (High: 27.2392 / Low: 24.8220). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5259 BTN (High: 25.1957 / Low: 24.6699).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.4172
August Spread (Stable) ±0.5259

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.0250 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 26.9221) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.1781), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7440 (+40.38%).

2012 Avg (June) 26.9221
2011 Avg (June) 19.1781

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.9892 23.8995 24.3261
February 24.4811 22.9924 23.5159
March 24.5372 23.6955 24.0777
April 25.3736 24.2852 25.0879
May 27.2179 25.3736 26.2433
June 27.5113 26.4515 26.9221
July 27.2392 24.8220 25.8971
August 25.1957 24.6699 24.9268
September 26.6331 24.4335 25.2467
October 26.1826 24.3595 25.7134
November 27.0593 26.0970 26.5698
December 26.8905 26.0345 26.5380