2012 PGK to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

9839.7320 STD

YEARLY LOW

8643.5479 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

9233.7091 STD

2012 PGK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 9839.7320. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 8643.5479.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1196.1841 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9020.5672 to the December average rate of 9094.4369, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 9839.7320 was up 11.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 8834.8771, 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 49,198,660 STD

2011 Average 37,736,669 STD

Yearly Trough Low 43,217,739 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,980,920.59 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

9847.2588

8765.9924

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to STD 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 9036.5803, compared to 9430.8379 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 394.2576 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9036.5803

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9430.8379

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 574.8886 STD (High: 9450.8924 / Low: 8876.0038). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 145.5050 STD (High: 9839.7320 / Low: 9694.2270).

May Spread (Volatile) ±574.8886

August Spread (Stable) ±145.5050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 218.9621 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -218.9621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 9757.1533) against the same month in 2011 (average: 7712.6508), the exchange rate shifted by +2044.5026 (+26.51%).

2012 Avg (August) 9757.1533

2011 Avg (August) 7712.6508

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9161.2399	8643.5479	9020.5672
February	9008.7280	8721.9467	8856.0980
March	9267.0725	8789.8323	8882.9137
April	9247.2465	8789.8323	9050.0754
May	9450.8924	8876.0038	9141.6463
June	9471.0017	9033.6902	9268.1814
July	9833.0887	9329.9530	9602.1719
August	9839.7320	9694.2270	9757.1533
September	9782.6214	9246.6550	9544.2614
October	9528.4409	9117.3528	9325.2993
November	9362.8348	9131.9383	9261.7046
December	9234.5004	8925.5238	9094.4369