2012 PGK to PYG Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PGK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PGK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 2293.4187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1997.2848.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 296.1340 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2186.3706 to the December average rate of 2095.8768, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2293.4187 was up 8.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 2104.9313, 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 PYG 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 2121.6864, compared to 2146.5069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 24.8205 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 219.3922 PYG (High: 2293.4187 / Low: 2074.0265). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 32.8490 PYG (High: 2176.7727 / Low: 2143.9237).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 88.1896 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2186.3706) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1762.8302), the exchange rate shifted by +423.5404 (+24.03%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 2293.4187 | 2074.0265 | 2186.3706 |
| February | 2228.4489 | 2064.3325 | 2130.1187 |
| March | 2088.9251 | 1997.2848 | 2041.9292 |
| April | 2130.4175 | 2041.3502 | 2087.3788 |
| May | 2189.5142 | 2052.8858 | 2107.4730 |
| June | 2217.4093 | 2150.6877 | 2176.8483 |
| July | 2199.3382 | 2125.2469 | 2158.3382 |
| August | 2160.5178 | 2126.3415 | 2142.8968 |
| September | 2184.7987 | 2134.4731 | 2157.4277 |
| October | 2184.1572 | 2140.3124 | 2161.9000 |
| November | 2176.7727 | 2143.9237 | 2162.6022 |
| December | 2143.9401 | 2054.9135 | 2095.8768 |