2012 SGD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7081 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.6079 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6591 PGK

2012 SGD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SGD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 1.7081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.6079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1002 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6449 to the December average rate of 1.6876, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7081 was down 17.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0747, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,540 PGK

2011 Average 9,360 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 8,039 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 501.00 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6937

1.6196

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.6487, compared to 1.6696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6487

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0744 PGK (High: 1.7020 / Low: 1.6276). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0224 PGK (High: 1.6982 / Low: 1.6759).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0224

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0158 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0158

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.6876) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6429), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0446 (+2.72%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.6876

2011 Avg (December) 1.6429

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6582	1.6236	1.6449
February	1.7020	1.6276	1.6706
March	1.6709	1.6201	1.6617
April	1.6792	1.6098	1.6474
May	1.6805	1.6079	1.6416
June	1.6410	1.6093	1.6258
July	1.6607	1.6103	1.6377
August	1.6732	1.6386	1.6533
September	1.6863	1.6551	1.6699
October	1.7030	1.6562	1.6833
November	1.6982	1.6759	1.6859
December	1.7081	1.6701	1.6876