2012 PGK to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

455.0232 CDF

YEARLY LOW

424.8080 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

443.9321 CDF

2012 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 455.0232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 424.8080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2152 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 433.2106 to the December average rate of 449.3332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 455.0232 was up 5.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 433.0592, 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 2,275,116 CDF

2011 Average 1,949,056 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,124,040 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,076.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

451.0905

431.5851

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CDF 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 439.3037, compared to 448.5605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.2568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 439.3037

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 448.5605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 24.5283 CDF (High: 449.3364 / Low: 424.8080). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7821 CDF (High: 452.0215 / Low: 446.2394).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.5283

November Spread (Stable) ±5.7821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5767 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 444.5592) against the same month in 2011 (average: 362.1663), the exchange rate shifted by +82.3929 (+22.75%).

2012 Avg (April) 444.5592

2011 Avg (April) 362.1663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	449.3364	424.8080	433.2106
February	449.0351	430.1210	437.0390
March	452.7595	434.8865	438.1792
April	455.0232	437.6490	444.5592
May	453.7527	438.7825	441.9825
June	447.1234	437.9413	440.8516
July	454.6046	436.0088	446.6416
August	451.1144	443.2162	447.9401
September	453.5470	445.9942	449.4651
October	454.1362	444.6967	448.9539
November	452.0215	446.2394	449.0292
December	453.9775	440.9570	449.3332