2012 PGK to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1721 WST

YEARLY LOW

1.0636 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1154 WST

2012 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 1.1721. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.0636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1085 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1315 to the December average rate of 1.1104, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1721 was up 2.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1426, 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 5,861 WST

2011 Average 4,964 WST

Yearly Trough Low 5,318 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 542.68 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1541

1.0682

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to WST 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 1.1133, compared to 1.1176 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1176

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0928 WST (High: 1.1645 / Low: 1.0717). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0225 WST (High: 1.1300 / Low: 1.1075).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0928

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0437 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0437

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 1.1381) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1467 (+14.80%).

2012 Avg (July) 1.1381

2011 Avg (July) 0.9913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1615	1.1080	1.1315
February	1.1059	1.0636	1.0878
March	1.1062	1.0643	1.0753
April	1.1217	1.0750	1.1038
May	1.1645	1.0717	1.1341
June	1.1589	1.1068	1.1469
July	1.1721	1.1057	1.1381
August	1.1343	1.1085	1.1203
September	1.1348	1.0914	1.1114
October	1.1189	1.0951	1.1114
November	1.1300	1.1075	1.1138
December	1.1194	1.0928	1.1104