2012 PGK to KGS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 23.2625. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 21.5422.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7202 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1804 to the December average rate of 23.0114, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.2625 was up 5.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.0813, 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 KGS 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 22.4892, compared to 22.5799 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0907 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 1.5183 KGS (High: 23.1038 / Low: 21.5855). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2037 KGS (High: 22.7597 / Low: 22.5560).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7887 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 22.7141) against the same month in 2011 (average: 19.0774), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6367 (+19.06%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.7006 | 21.7698 | 22.1804 |
| February | 22.8340 | 22.0827 | 22.3310 |
| March | 22.8681 | 22.1656 | 22.3149 |
| April | 23.0855 | 22.2974 | 22.7101 |
| May | 23.2625 | 22.5375 | 22.7141 |
| June | 22.7597 | 22.5560 | 22.6848 |
| July | 23.0554 | 21.8197 | 22.5996 |
| August | 21.9766 | 21.5422 | 21.8109 |
| September | 23.1038 | 21.5855 | 22.2942 |
| October | 23.1262 | 22.6447 | 22.8545 |
| November | 23.0332 | 22.7933 | 22.9087 |
| December | 23.2077 | 22.7376 | 23.0114 |