2012 PGK to SYP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 PGK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the PGK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 20, valuing the pair at 34.7077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 5, dropping to 24.5148.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.1929 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.8181 to the December average rate of 34.4664, the exchange rate registered a net change of 33.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 34.7077 was up 41.26% compared to the 2011 peak of 24.5699, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
PGK to SYP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 28.0461, compared to 32.9148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.8686 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 3.3513 SYP (High: 27.8661 / Low: 24.5148). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2242 SYP (High: 30.8458 / Low: 30.6216).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 34.4664) against the same month in 2011 (average: 24.2603), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2061 (+42.07%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27.8661 | 24.5148 | 25.8181 |
| February | 28.1068 | 27.0835 | 27.4026 |
| March | 28.0915 | 27.3122 | 27.4608 |
| April | 28.2816 | 27.4803 | 27.8587 |
| May | 30.6925 | 27.5794 | 29.0466 |
| June | 30.8458 | 30.6216 | 30.6900 |
| July | 31.6957 | 30.6514 | 31.2180 |
| August | 32.4349 | 31.5602 | 31.8084 |
| September | 33.2249 | 32.2172 | 32.6453 |
| October | 33.6009 | 32.9773 | 33.2699 |
| November | 34.3458 | 33.6928 | 34.0806 |
| December | 34.7077 | 33.9817 | 34.4664 |