2012 PGK to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1675 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.2550 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6889 SDG

2012 PGK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 2.1675. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9125 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2715 to the December average rate of 2.1424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 68.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.1675 was up 71.15% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2665, 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 10,838 SDG

2011 Average 5,700 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 6,275 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,562.65 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.2358

1.1839

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SDG 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 1.2842, compared to 2.0936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.8859 SDG (High: 2.1675 / Low: 1.2816). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0048 SDG (High: 1.2889 / Low: 1.2841).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.8859

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0048

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.8438) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1760), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6678 (+56.79%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.8438

2011 Avg (July) 1.1760

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2995	1.2550	1.2715
February	1.3090	1.2613	1.2772
March	1.3128	1.2730	1.2802
April	1.3183	1.2821	1.2984
May	1.3238	1.2824	1.2911
June	1.2889	1.2841	1.2865
July	2.1675	1.2816	1.8438
August	2.1582	2.1329	2.1462
September	2.1650	2.1345	2.1482
October	2.1663	2.1200	2.1422
November	2.1512	2.1297	2.1386
December	2.1576	2.1135	2.1424