2012 PGK to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

745.0355 LBP

YEARLY LOW

707.2088 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

726.3849 LBP

2012 PGK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 745.0355. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 707.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8268 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 715.8307 to the December average rate of 731.0642, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 745.0355 was up 4.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 713.6021, 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 3,725,178 LBP

2011 Average 3,221,948 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 3,536,044 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,133.83 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

733.1846

714.2531

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LBP 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 722.7783, compared to 729.9915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.2132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 722.7783

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 729.9915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 26.7131 LBP (High: 736.6802 / Low: 709.9671). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9700 LBP (High: 726.9878 / Low: 723.0178).

February Spread (Volatile) ±26.7131

June Spread (Stable) ±3.9700

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 4.2528 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.2528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 726.7513) against the same month in 2011 (average: 622.0505), the exchange rate shifted by +104.7008 (+16.83%).

2012 Avg (May) 726.7513

2011 Avg (May) 622.0505

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	730.6517	707.2088	715.8307
February	736.6802	709.9671	718.8011
March	737.1693	716.6089	720.1650
April	741.7817	720.6324	731.0041
May	745.0355	723.0181	726.7513
June	726.9878	723.0178	724.1176
July	735.9016	719.6312	728.9390
August	733.3547	725.1975	729.2808
September	738.0589	726.5959	731.6069
October	738.6397	722.3394	729.7064
November	733.8382	725.6072	729.3514
December	737.5877	721.2097	731.0642