2012 PLN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6790 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.5824 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6376 PGK

2012 PLN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PLN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 0.6790. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 0.5824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0966 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6211 to the December average rate of 0.6599, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6790 was down 28.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9439, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 13,580 PGK

2011 Average 16,003 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 11,648 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,932.11 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6744

0.5999

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN 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 0.6377, compared to 0.6375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6377

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0723 PGK (High: 0.6599 / Low: 0.5876). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 PGK (High: 0.6355 / Low: 0.6166).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0723

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0301 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6599) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0337 (+5.38%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6599

2011 Avg (December) 0.6262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6435	0.6035	0.6211
February	0.6708	0.6472	0.6622
March	0.6745	0.6525	0.6682
April	0.6720	0.6343	0.6492
May	0.6599	0.5876	0.6191
June	0.6209	0.5824	0.6061
July	0.6229	0.5865	0.6066
August	0.6355	0.6166	0.6256
September	0.6635	0.6192	0.6411
October	0.6611	0.6403	0.6511
November	0.6572	0.6275	0.6404
December	0.6790	0.6444	0.6599