2012 PGK to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |