YEARLY HIGH
265.3623 XOF
YEARLY LOW
232.9648 XOF
YEARLY AVERAGE
246.3717 XOF

2012 PGK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 265.3623. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 232.9648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 32.3975 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 241.5572 to the December average rate of 242.9012, 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 265.3623 was up 11.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 238.3331, 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 1,326,812 XOF
2011 Average 1,009,287 XOF
Yearly Trough Low 1,164,824 XOF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 161,987.61 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

260.5942
234.7874
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XOF 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 242.8679, compared to 249.8755 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 242.8679
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 249.8755

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 16.0593 XOF (High: 265.3623 / Low: 249.3030). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1427 XOF (High: 254.6713 / Low: 249.5286).

July Spread (Volatile) ±16.0593
June Spread (Stable) ±5.1427

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 8.5424 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.5424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 258.4436) against the same month in 2011 (average: 201.8555), the exchange rate shifted by +56.5881 (+28.03%).

2012 Avg (July) 258.4436
2011 Avg (July) 201.8555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 245.4292 236.3402 241.5572
February 240.4069 232.9648 236.9380
March 244.6793 235.2118 237.6111
April 247.1355 235.2118 242.0540
May 254.1838 238.4368 247.2688
June 254.6713 249.5286 251.7786
July 265.3623 249.3030 258.4436
August 259.9730 252.7389 256.5560
September 252.5024 242.1754 248.0136
October 249.4071 242.5232 245.4466
November 250.6708 244.0233 247.8918
December 247.0650 237.5299 242.9012