YEARLY HIGH
6074.6384 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5172.3151 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5825.2693 IRR

2012 PGK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 6074.6384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 5172.3151.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 902.3233 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5345.6898 to the December average rate of 5968.2613, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6074.6384 was up 16.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 5231.8449, 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 30,373,192 IRR
2011 Average 22,513,942 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 25,861,575 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,511,616.73 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6030.5184
5283.4327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to IRR 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 5691.3693, compared to 5959.1694 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 267.8001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5691.3693
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5959.1694

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 449.4050 IRR (High: 5777.9843 / Low: 5328.5793). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.0062 IRR (High: 5916.3521 / Low: 5888.3460).

February Spread (Volatile) ±449.4050
June Spread (Stable) ±28.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 19.5629 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -19.5629

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 5922.0617) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4349.0674), the exchange rate shifted by +1572.9943 (+36.17%).

2012 Avg (May) 5922.0617
2011 Avg (May) 4349.0674

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5489.1507 5172.3151 5345.6898
February 5777.9843 5328.5793 5561.2770
March 5781.9592 5619.2104 5648.2203
April 5911.4924 5651.4141 5768.4680
May 6074.6384 5884.5193 5922.0617
June 5916.3521 5888.3460 5902.4988
July 6006.9070 5865.0563 5951.1040
August 5976.6917 5918.8012 5948.4417
September 6019.0184 5910.8758 5961.9083
October 6038.4429 5905.9856 5965.9107
November 5999.5078 5926.3692 5959.3904
December 6020.8479 5881.1236 5968.2613