YEARLY HIGH
0.4998 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.4695 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4824 CAD

2012 PGK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.4998. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.4695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4818 to the December average rate of 0.4809, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4998 was up 1.29% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4934, 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 2,499 CAD
2011 Average 2,117 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 2,347 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.42 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4963
0.4732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CAD 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 0.4828, compared to 0.4819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4828
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0235 CAD (High: 0.4975 / Low: 0.4740). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 CAD (High: 0.4866 / Low: 0.4788).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0235
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.4944) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4182), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0762 (+18.22%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.4944
2011 Avg (June) 0.4182

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4902 0.4746 0.4818
February 0.4887 0.4695 0.4762
March 0.4861 0.4708 0.4751
April 0.4941 0.4721 0.4819
May 0.4975 0.4740 0.4875
June 0.4998 0.4905 0.4944
July 0.4986 0.4829 0.4910
August 0.4867 0.4771 0.4812
September 0.4818 0.4716 0.4761
October 0.4854 0.4708 0.4790
November 0.4866 0.4788 0.4833
December 0.4874 0.4725 0.4809