YEARLY HIGH
0.3882 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.3436 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3668 SOS

2012 PYG to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PYG to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 7, valuing the pair at 0.3882. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.3436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3542 to the December average rate of 0.3737, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3882 was down 10.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4354, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PYG based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,941 SOS
2011 Average 1,933 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 1,718 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.90 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3834
0.3516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG to SOS 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 0.3675, compared to 0.3661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3675
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0367 SOS (High: 0.3806 / Low: 0.3439). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 SOS (High: 0.3685 / Low: 0.3656).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0367
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.3807) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3703), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+2.82%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.3807
2011 Avg (March) 0.3703

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3704 0.3436 0.3542
February 0.3806 0.3439 0.3644
March 0.3882 0.3768 0.3807
April 0.3812 0.3726 0.3776
May 0.3774 0.3586 0.3707
June 0.3618 0.3522 0.3576
July 0.3721 0.3579 0.3641
August 0.3685 0.3656 0.3674
September 0.3678 0.3628 0.3659
October 0.3664 0.3607 0.3638
November 0.3636 0.3607 0.3618
December 0.3782 0.3634 0.3737