2012 PGK to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.7448 LRD

YEARLY LOW

33.6408 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

35.5614 LRD

2012 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 36.7448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 33.6408.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1040 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 34.5449 to the December average rate of 35.4869, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 36.7448 was up 7.25% compared to the 2011 peak of 34.2620, 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 183,724 LRD

2011 Average 154,101 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 168,204 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,520.03 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

36.2999

34.3853

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LRD 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 35.3535, compared to 35.7692 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4156 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.3535

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7692

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 2.1131 LRD (High: 35.7538 / Low: 33.6408). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6673 LRD (High: 36.2678 / Low: 35.6006).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.1131

September Spread (Stable) ±0.6673

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.3957 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 35.8281) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.7209), the exchange rate shifted by +6.1072 (+20.55%).

2012 Avg (May) 35.8281

2011 Avg (May) 29.7209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	35.7538	33.6408	34.5449
February	35.9392	34.2345	34.9615
March	36.2119	34.6671	35.1389
April	36.3782	35.1536	35.7922
May	36.7448	35.4924	35.8281
June	36.1855	35.5144	35.8556
July	36.6534	35.3047	36.1404
August	36.3867	35.4237	35.8850
September	36.2678	35.6006	35.8941
October	36.2432	34.7820	35.4984
November	36.1358	35.0729	35.7102
December	35.9431	34.7229	35.4869