YEARLY HIGH
88.7562 DJF
YEARLY LOW
83.6269 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
86.0362 DJF

2012 PGK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 88.7562. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 8, dropping to 83.6269.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1293 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 84.7361 to the December average rate of 86.3046, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 88.7562 was up 4.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 84.5413, 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 443,781 DJF
2011 Average 380,134 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 418,135 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,646.60 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

87.0288
84.5277
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to DJF 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 85.7610, compared to 86.3114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5504 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 85.7610
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 86.3114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 3.3922 DJF (High: 87.3720 / Low: 83.9798). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7981 DJF (High: 86.5833 / Low: 85.7852).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.3922
June Spread (Stable) ±0.7981

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 0.4601 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 86.3603) against the same month in 2011 (average: 73.3164), the exchange rate shifted by +13.0439 (+17.79%).

2012 Avg (May) 86.3603
2011 Avg (May) 73.3164

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.7220 83.6269 84.7361
February 87.3720 83.9798 85.1630
March 87.6744 85.0167 85.4414
April 88.5448 85.4285 86.8204
May 88.7562 85.5955 86.3603
June 86.5833 85.7852 86.0447
July 87.2645 84.9703 86.1924
August 86.7768 85.5590 86.2494
September 87.2547 85.9725 86.5792
October 87.5348 85.5130 86.3351
November 86.6505 85.8156 86.2074
December 87.2044 85.0408 86.3046