YEARLY HIGH
3937.9994 LAK
YEARLY LOW
3750.4190 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3857.9504 LAK

2012 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 3937.9994. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 3750.4190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 187.5804 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3803.9115 to the December average rate of 3878.5752, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3937.9994 was up 3.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 3798.1255, 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 19,689,997 LAK
2011 Average 17,155,564 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 18,752,095 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 937,901.92 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3899.4908
3795.2225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LAK 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 3833.3012, compared to 3882.5996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 49.2984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3833.3012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3882.5996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 160.1185 LAK (High: 3925.7498 / Low: 3765.6312). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 22.5377 LAK (High: 3858.7517 / Low: 3836.2140).

July Spread (Volatile) ±160.1185
June Spread (Stable) ±22.5377

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 12.6470 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -12.6470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 3855.7609) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3312.6842), the exchange rate shifted by +543.0767 (+16.39%).

2012 Avg (May) 3855.7609
2011 Avg (May) 3312.6842

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3883.1196 3750.4190 3803.9115
February 3897.6684 3767.0387 3811.2468
March 3898.6701 3781.6279 3813.9049
April 3931.3879 3790.0984 3868.4079
May 3937.9994 3827.6794 3855.7609
June 3858.7517 3836.2140 3846.5749
July 3925.7498 3765.6312 3878.9041
August 3903.6118 3863.1515 3883.8313
September 3923.2815 3859.5455 3890.8018
October 3928.8654 3844.7420 3883.4022
November 3897.3156 3857.8188 3880.0829
December 3909.7941 3827.1921 3878.5752