YEARLY HIGH
0.0509 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0472 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0491 PGK

2012 PHP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PHP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.0509. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.0472.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0483 to the December average rate of 0.0502, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0509 was down 15.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0604, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,720 PGK
2011 Average 13,579 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 11,803 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 917.93 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0504
0.0481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to PGK 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 0.0486, compared to 0.0496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0026 PGK (High: 0.0502 / Low: 0.0476). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 PGK (High: 0.0508 / Low: 0.0499).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.0502) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0488), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+2.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.0502
2011 Avg (December) 0.0488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0487 0.0478 0.0483
February 0.0502 0.0476 0.0491
March 0.0491 0.0478 0.0488
April 0.0493 0.0474 0.0483
May 0.0493 0.0472 0.0483
June 0.0493 0.0478 0.0486
July 0.0503 0.0486 0.0493
August 0.0497 0.0484 0.0491
September 0.0498 0.0487 0.0493
October 0.0504 0.0489 0.0498
November 0.0508 0.0499 0.0502
December 0.0509 0.0496 0.0502