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