YEARLY HIGH
1120.7260 MGA
YEARLY LOW
993.7355 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
1056.8787 MGA

2012 PGK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1120.7260. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 6, dropping to 993.7355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 126.9904 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1055.1716 to the December average rate of 1096.5676, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1120.7260 was up 6.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 1048.5523, 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 5,603,630 MGA
2011 Average 4,325,791 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 4,968,678 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 634,952.19 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1105.5516
997.7433
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MGA 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 1028.9181, compared to 1084.8392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 55.9211 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1028.9181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1084.8392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 74.6372 MGA (High: 1120.7260 / Low: 1046.0888). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.2966 MGA (High: 1099.4075 / Low: 1082.1109).

July Spread (Volatile) ±74.6372
August Spread (Stable) ±17.2966

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 18.4628 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.4628

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1091.2969) against the same month in 2011 (average: 860.7910), the exchange rate shifted by +230.5059 (+26.78%).

2012 Avg (July) 1091.2969
2011 Avg (July) 860.7910

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1063.5788 1042.8911 1055.1716
February 1058.9122 1018.4345 1036.7088
March 1053.7811 1006.9191 1024.7840
April 1039.9474 998.0859 1020.6990
May 1031.7927 993.7355 1006.7273
June 1051.2550 1015.9612 1029.4181
July 1120.7260 1046.0888 1091.2969
August 1099.4075 1082.1109 1090.3837
September 1086.8351 1059.4389 1078.6647
October 1082.0271 1055.3955 1066.4806
November 1098.7057 1074.0411 1085.6418
December 1106.4442 1083.1868 1096.5676