2012 PGK to NGN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PGK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PGK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 79.3447. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 74.8190.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.5257 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.6665 to the December average rate of 76.3012, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 79.3447 was up 2.77% compared to the 2011 peak of 77.2087, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PGK to NGN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 76.4379, compared to 76.7826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3447 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.2368 NGN (High: 78.1811 / Low: 74.9444). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7091 NGN (High: 76.6577 / Low: 75.9486).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.2107 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 78.1540) against the same month in 2011 (average: 66.9594), the exchange rate shifted by +11.1946 (+16.72%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78.1811 | 74.9444 | 76.6665 |
| February | 77.1539 | 74.8190 | 75.6774 |
| March | 77.3884 | 74.9761 | 75.3938 |
| April | 77.6250 | 75.3679 | 76.4090 |
| May | 78.1414 | 75.3683 | 76.4301 |
| June | 78.4599 | 77.1772 | 78.0507 |
| July | 79.3447 | 76.8378 | 78.1540 |
| August | 78.2656 | 76.1849 | 76.9433 |
| September | 77.3323 | 76.0064 | 76.6597 |
| October | 77.0935 | 75.5265 | 76.3152 |
| November | 76.6577 | 75.9486 | 76.3225 |
| December | 76.9937 | 75.2906 | 76.3012 |