YEARLY HIGH
7.3211 SCR
YEARLY LOW
6.2390 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.6242 SCR

2012 PGK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 18, valuing the pair at 7.3211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 8, dropping to 6.2390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0821 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.5979 to the December average rate of 6.3558, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 7.3211 was up 12.71% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.4954, 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 36,606 SCR
2011 Average 26,653 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 31,195 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,410.40 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

7.1165
6.2563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SCR 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 6.7679, compared to 6.4805 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2873 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.7679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4805

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.6320 SCR (High: 6.8876 / Low: 6.2556). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0795 SCR (High: 6.4023 / Low: 6.3227).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6320
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0795

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.6163 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 7.0448) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.3772), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6677 (+31.01%).

2012 Avg (July) 7.0448
2011 Avg (July) 5.3772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.8876 6.2556 6.5979
February 6.9160 6.5367 6.6880
March 6.8988 6.5360 6.7412
April 7.0616 6.6226 6.8076
May 7.1339 6.7281 6.8244
June 7.0800 6.7851 6.9482
July 7.3211 6.8067 7.0448
August 6.8270 6.2536 6.4285
September 6.4059 6.2390 6.3280
October 6.4262 6.2875 6.3614
November 6.4023 6.3227 6.3646
December 6.4265 6.2686 6.3558