YEARLY HIGH
0.3437 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2764 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3091 PGK

2011 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.3437. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.2764.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0672 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3356 to the December average rate of 0.2787, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3437 was down 11.48% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,718 PGK
2010 Average 1,726 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,382 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 336.24 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3442
0.2727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3276, compared to 0.2906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0370 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3276
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.0201 PGK (High: 0.3210 / Low: 0.3009). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 PGK (High: 0.2797 / Low: 0.2764).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0033

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.3356) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3412), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0056 (-1.64%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.3356
2010 Avg (January) 0.3412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3437 0.3254 0.3356
February 0.3388 0.3350 0.3369
March 0.3436 0.3350 0.3383
April 0.3382 0.3226 0.3292
May 0.3252 0.3095 0.3150
June 0.3210 0.3009 0.3105
July 0.3142 0.2995 0.3076
August 0.3056 0.2973 0.3006
September 0.2987 0.2874 0.2924
October 0.2883 0.2811 0.2829
November 0.2862 0.2773 0.2813
December 0.2797 0.2764 0.2787