2012 QAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5850 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.5551 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5692 PGK

2012 QAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the QAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.5551.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0299 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5781 to the December average rate of 0.5658, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5850 was down 19.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7267, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,925 PGK

2011 Average 3,231 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,775 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5794

0.5634

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.5723, compared to 0.5661 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5723

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5661

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0211 PGK (High: 0.5825 / Low: 0.5614). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 PGK (High: 0.5719 / Low: 0.5687).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0211

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5781) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7190), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1409 (-19.60%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5781

2011 Avg (January) 0.7190

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5850	0.5663	0.5781
February	0.5825	0.5614	0.5754
March	0.5771	0.5611	0.5744
April	0.5742	0.5578	0.5660
May	0.5720	0.5551	0.5691
June	0.5719	0.5687	0.5711
July	0.5763	0.5597	0.5669
August	0.5709	0.5626	0.5667
September	0.5688	0.5593	0.5647
October	0.5712	0.5589	0.5659
November	0.5694	0.5634	0.5667
December	0.5735	0.5607	0.5658