2012 SCR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1603 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1366 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1512 PGK

2012 SCR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SCR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 8, valuing the pair at 0.1603. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 18, dropping to 0.1366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0237 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1517 to the December average rate of 0.1573, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1603 was down 25.89% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 801 PGK

2011 Average 946 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 683 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 118.45 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1596

0.1405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.1478, compared to 0.1546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1478

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0147 PGK (High: 0.1599 / Low: 0.1452). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 PGK (High: 0.1582 / Low: 0.1562).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 0.1580) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1797), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0217 (-12.06%).

2012 Avg (September) 0.1580

2011 Avg (September) 0.1797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1599	0.1452	0.1517
February	0.1530	0.1446	0.1496
March	0.1530	0.1450	0.1484
April	0.1510	0.1416	0.1469
May	0.1486	0.1402	0.1466
June	0.1474	0.1412	0.1439
July	0.1469	0.1366	0.1421
August	0.1599	0.1465	0.1557
September	0.1603	0.1561	0.1580
October	0.1590	0.1556	0.1572
November	0.1582	0.1562	0.1571
December	0.1595	0.1556	0.1573