YEARLY HIGH
1.6207 SRD
YEARLY LOW
1.5316 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5807 SRD

2012 PGK to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 1.6207. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.5316.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0891 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5536 to the December average rate of 1.5921, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6207 was up 4.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5497, 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 8,103 SRD
2011 Average 6,905 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 7,658 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 445.44 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6003
1.5493
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SRD 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 1.5700, compared to 1.5914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5700
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0646 SRD (High: 1.6053 / Low: 1.5406). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 SRD (High: 1.5798 / Low: 1.5672).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0646
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

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 0.0088 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0088

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.5785) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.3474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2311 (+17.15%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.5785
2011 Avg (May) 1.3474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5884 1.5316 1.5536
February 1.6053 1.5406 1.5609
March 1.6001 1.5536 1.5659
April 1.6122 1.5681 1.5874
May 1.6207 1.5670 1.5785
June 1.5798 1.5672 1.5737
July 1.6105 1.5492 1.5874
August 1.6050 1.5773 1.5911
September 1.6143 1.5813 1.5960
October 1.6156 1.5778 1.5923
November 1.5996 1.5797 1.5894
December 1.6073 1.5707 1.5921