2012 PGK to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PGK to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PGK to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 4721.4815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 4218.3333.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 503.1483 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4305.3060 to the December average rate of 4677.9372, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4721.4815 was up 8.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 4337.5032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PGK to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4410.4400, compared to 4636.7387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 226.2986 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 249.7117 IDR (High: 4468.0450 / Low: 4218.3333). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 54.6207 IDR (High: 4567.9938 / Low: 4513.3730).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.9315 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 4677.9372) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4262.3299), the exchange rate shifted by +415.6073 (+9.75%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4376.6231 | 4253.7993 | 4305.3060 |
| February | 4468.0450 | 4218.3333 | 4303.3745 |
| March | 4482.4741 | 4343.2128 | 4374.9572 |
| April | 4508.7461 | 4380.4901 | 4448.8641 |
| May | 4600.3980 | 4425.0778 | 4491.1126 |
| June | 4567.9938 | 4513.3730 | 4539.0259 |
| July | 4641.2034 | 4466.2005 | 4573.2776 |
| August | 4645.1150 | 4556.0949 | 4600.3898 |
| September | 4696.0538 | 4583.8899 | 4646.5289 |
| October | 4712.4474 | 4617.1976 | 4659.5740 |
| November | 4692.9239 | 4634.7928 | 4662.7245 |
| December | 4721.4815 | 4618.8622 | 4677.9372 |