YEARLY HIGH
1.3206 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.2243 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2731 PEN

2012 PGK to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 1.3206. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.2243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0963 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2800 to the December average rate of 1.2461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3206 was up 3.05% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2815, 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 6,603 PEN
2011 Average 5,886 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 6,122 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 481.29 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2944
1.2418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PEN 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 1.2838, compared to 1.2623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0215 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2838
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0521 PEN (High: 1.3206 / Low: 1.2685). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0154 PEN (High: 1.2764 / Low: 1.2610).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0134 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0134

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.2874) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1462), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1412 (+12.32%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.2874
2011 Avg (May) 1.1462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3060 1.2643 1.2800
February 1.3081 1.2685 1.2814
March 1.3070 1.2708 1.2780
April 1.3135 1.2700 1.2900
May 1.3206 1.2685 1.2874
June 1.3009 1.2715 1.2863
July 1.2898 1.2637 1.2772
August 1.2764 1.2610 1.2682
September 1.2761 1.2574 1.2659
October 1.2737 1.2449 1.2571
November 1.2687 1.2472 1.2595
December 1.2551 1.2243 1.2461