YEARLY HIGH
4.3369 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.5605 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9623 LSL

2012 PGK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 4.3369. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.5605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7764 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8076 to the December average rate of 4.1876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3369 was up 7.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0272, 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 21,684 LSL
2011 Average 15,549 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 17,802 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,881.79 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.3265
3.5715
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LSL 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 3.8111, compared to 4.1136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8111
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3749 LSL (High: 4.0899 / Low: 3.7150). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0969 LSL (High: 3.8637 / Low: 3.7667).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3749
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1520 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 4.2635) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.8324), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4311 (+11.25%).

2012 Avg (November) 4.2635
2011 Avg (November) 3.8324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8637 3.7667 3.8076
February 3.7502 3.5605 3.6555
March 3.7051 3.5901 3.6344
April 3.9366 3.6531 3.7980
May 4.0899 3.7150 3.9371
June 4.1282 3.9370 4.0337
July 4.1671 3.8887 3.9977
August 4.1046 3.9132 4.0077
September 4.0857 3.9575 4.0251
October 4.2894 4.0455 4.2000
November 4.3369 4.1989 4.2635
December 4.2752 4.0875 4.1876