2012 PGK to XAF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

265.6035 XAF

YEARLY LOW

233.0378 XAF

YEARLY AVERAGE

246.3000 XAF

2012 PGK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 265.6035. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 233.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.5657 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.5317 to the December average rate of 242.8819, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 265.6035 was up 11.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 238.2731, 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 1,328,017 XAF

2011 Average 1,016,172 XAF

Yearly Trough Low 1,165,189 XAF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 162,828.65 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

260.6241

234.5412

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XAF 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 242.7887, compared to 249.8113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.7887

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 249.8113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 16.2916 XAF (High: 265.6035 / Low: 249.3119). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.3132 XAF (High: 254.5566 / Low: 249.2433).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.2916

June Spread (Stable) ±5.3132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 8.5899 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5899

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 258.4506) against the same month in 2011 (average: 202.0523), the exchange rate shifted by +56.3983 (+27.91%).

2012 Avg (July) 258.4506

2011 Avg (July) 202.0523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	245.4404	236.3193	241.5317
February	240.4129	233.0378	236.7148
March	244.4675	235.3336	237.4965
April	247.1684	235.3336	241.8982
May	254.4382	238.8050	247.3446
June	254.5566	249.2433	251.7463
July	265.6035	249.3119	258.4506
August	260.0131	252.7762	256.4602
September	252.4849	242.3102	247.8703
October	249.4067	242.4888	245.3987
November	250.5971	244.0614	247.8063
December	247.0641	237.5607	242.8819