2011 PGK to USD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 PGK to USD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the PGK to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 0.4737. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.3780.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0957 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3821 to the December average rate of 0.4700, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.4737 was up 21.69% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3893, 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 2011.
PGK to USD 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 0.3982, compared to 0.4566 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0584 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0284 USD (High: 0.4414 / Low: 0.4130). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 USD (High: 0.4711 / Low: 0.4693).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2011: 0.4704) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3852), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0852 (+22.11%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 0.3856 | 0.3780 | 0.3821 |
| February | 0.3875 | 0.3817 | 0.3832 |
| March | 0.3910 | 0.3825 | 0.3865 |
| April | 0.4085 | 0.3860 | 0.3974 |
| May | 0.4157 | 0.4085 | 0.4125 |
| June | 0.4414 | 0.4130 | 0.4277 |
| July | 0.4475 | 0.4359 | 0.4397 |
| August | 0.4518 | 0.4401 | 0.4488 |
| September | 0.4530 | 0.4506 | 0.4521 |
| October | 0.4691 | 0.4525 | 0.4586 |
| November | 0.4737 | 0.4675 | 0.4704 |
| December | 0.4711 | 0.4693 | 0.4700 |