2012 PGK to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

805.1640 SOS

YEARLY LOW

764.4221 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

782.4538 SOS

2012 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 805.1640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 764.4221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 40.7419 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 774.0530 to the December average rate of 783.0828, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 805.1640 was up 4.68% compared to the 2011 peak of 769.1923, 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 4,025,820 SOS

2011 Average 3,453,864 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 3,822,110 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 203,709.43 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

790.8847

772.5229

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PGK to SOS 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 779.1585, compared to 785.7490 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 6.5905 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 779.1585

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 785.7490

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 36.6994 SOS (High: 805.1640 / Low: 768.4646). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.9651 SOS (High: 786.2985 / Low: 779.3335).

May Spread (Volatile) ±36.6994

November Spread (Stable) ±6.9651

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 7.1013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 781.1005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 659.5141), the exchange rate shifted by +121.5863 (+18.44%).

2012 Avg (May) 781.1005

2011 Avg (May) 659.5141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	789.5715	764.4221	774.0530
February	795.3306	766.4306	775.8109
March	796.7085	768.8639	777.3956
April	801.3613	774.9643	788.2018
May	805.1640	768.4646	781.1005
June	784.9751	768.3097	778.3893
July	795.0133	769.5569	785.8855
August	793.8130	783.1257	787.2050
September	796.6189	782.8572	789.3546
October	796.8429	775.6578	786.5521
November	786.2985	779.3335	782.4144
December	789.3075	770.8983	783.0828