2012 PGK to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5602 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.4201 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.4898 MYR

2012 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.5602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 1.4201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1400 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4790 to the December average rate of 1.4830, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5602 was up 3.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5078, 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 7,801 MYR

2011 Average 6,545 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 7,101 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 700.23 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5432

1.4345

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MYR 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 1.4816, compared to 1.4981 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0165 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4816

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4981

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0718 MYR (High: 1.5277 / Low: 1.4558). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0204 MYR (High: 1.5378 / Low: 1.5174).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0718

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0204

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0355 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0355

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.5342) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3157), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2185 (+16.61%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.5342

2011 Avg (July) 1.3157

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5019	1.4719	1.4790
February	1.4804	1.4201	1.4435
March	1.4830	1.4361	1.4559
April	1.5123	1.4565	1.4851
May	1.5277	1.4558	1.4963
June	1.5378	1.5174	1.5297
July	1.5602	1.5073	1.5342
August	1.5280	1.4934	1.5102
September	1.5129	1.4727	1.4969
October	1.5012	1.4677	1.4821
November	1.4928	1.4689	1.4823
December	1.4964	1.4627	1.4830