2012 PGK to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

147.9650 MRO

YEARLY LOW

133.8668 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

142.3844 MRO

2012 PGK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 147.9650. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 133.8668.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.0982 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 137.0130 to the December average rate of 144.9858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 147.9650 was up 8.76% compared to the 2011 peak of 136.0453, 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 739,825 MRO

2011 Average 598,465 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 669,334 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,490.95 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

147.3396

136.0742

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MRO 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 139.5758, compared to 145.1931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.6172 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 139.5758

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 145.1931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 7.0034 MRO (High: 146.0240 / Low: 139.0207). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6083 MRO (High: 146.7374 / Low: 145.1291).

July Spread (Volatile) ±7.0034

August Spread (Stable) ±1.6083

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.5071 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 145.9231) against the same month in 2011 (average: 131.7758), the exchange rate shifted by +14.1474 (+10.74%).

2012 Avg (October) 145.9231

2011 Avg (October) 131.7758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	140.5644	133.8668	137.0130
February	143.2069	136.2722	138.8798
March	143.3760	138.7619	139.8528
April	144.0457	138.8878	140.7633
May	144.1334	138.0450	140.4670
June	141.8038	138.8671	140.4792
July	146.0240	139.0207	143.3432
August	146.7374	145.1291	146.0894
September	147.6753	145.2111	146.4008
October	147.9650	143.8308	145.9231
November	145.3378	143.6596	144.4161
December	147.6264	141.6509	144.9858