2012 PGK to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6219 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.5855 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6029 SGD

2012 PGK to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.6219. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.5855.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0365 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6079 to the December average rate of 0.5926, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6219 was up 0.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6174, 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 3,110 SGD

2011 Average 2,688 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 2,927 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 182.42 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6173

0.5904

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SGD 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 0.6067, compared to 0.5990 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5990

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0269 SGD (High: 0.6219 / Low: 0.5951). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 SGD (High: 0.5967 / Low: 0.5888).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0269

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 0.6093) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5107), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0985 (+19.29%).

2012 Avg (May) 0.6093

2011 Avg (May) 0.5107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6159	0.6031	0.6079
February	0.6144	0.5876	0.5987
March	0.6173	0.5985	0.6018
April	0.6212	0.5955	0.6072
May	0.6219	0.5951	0.6093
June	0.6214	0.6094	0.6151
July	0.6210	0.6022	0.6107
August	0.6103	0.5976	0.6049
September	0.6042	0.5930	0.5989
October	0.6038	0.5872	0.5941
November	0.5967	0.5888	0.5931
December	0.5988	0.5855	0.5926