YEARLY HIGH
6.9189 MXN
YEARLY LOW
5.9886 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3477 MXN

2012 PGK to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 1, valuing the pair at 6.9189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 5.9886.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9303 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3744 to the December average rate of 6.2541, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9189 was up 3.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.7066, 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 34,594 MXN
2011 Average 26,687 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 29,943 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,651.31 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.7660
6.0292
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MXN 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 6.3631, compared to 6.3323 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.3631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.3323

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.6207 MXN (High: 6.8408 / Low: 6.2200). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1466 MXN (High: 6.4642 / Low: 6.3176).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.6207
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1466

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2693 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2693

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 6.7046) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.0530), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6516 (+32.68%).

2012 Avg (June) 6.7046
2011 Avg (June) 5.0530

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5508 6.2682 6.3744
February 6.2956 5.9886 6.1051
March 6.2500 6.0216 6.0906
April 6.4763 6.0802 6.3310
May 6.8408 6.2200 6.5727
June 6.9189 6.4414 6.7046
July 6.6824 6.3598 6.4701
August 6.4642 6.3176 6.3841
September 6.4045 6.1837 6.2912
October 6.3323 6.1671 6.2568
November 6.4104 6.2469 6.3373
December 6.3693 6.1139 6.2541