YEARLY HIGH
0.3165 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2961 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3045 GBP

2012 PGK to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 12, valuing the pair at 0.3165. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 29, dropping to 0.2961.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0204 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3063 to the December average rate of 0.3009, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3165 was up 3.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3048, 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 1,582 GBP
2011 Average 1,335 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,480 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 102.18 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3115
0.3000
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GBP 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 0.3044, compared to 0.3046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0149 GBP (High: 0.3109 / Low: 0.2961). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 GBP (High: 0.3053 / Low: 0.3008).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0064 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0064

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3106) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0383 (+14.05%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3106
2011 Avg (July) 0.2723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3110 0.3005 0.3063
February 0.3096 0.2976 0.3020
March 0.3132 0.2993 0.3022
April 0.3109 0.2961 0.3033
May 0.3110 0.2967 0.3032
June 0.3132 0.3064 0.3095
July 0.3165 0.3056 0.3106
August 0.3111 0.3056 0.3084
September 0.3051 0.2983 0.3019
October 0.3044 0.2993 0.3019
November 0.3053 0.3008 0.3037
December 0.3033 0.2969 0.3009