YEARLY HIGH
5.6574 PGK
YEARLY LOW
5.3664 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5014 PGK

2012 BHD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BHD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 5.6574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 5.3664.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2910 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5903 to the December average rate of 5.4644, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.6574 was down 19.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.0247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,287 PGK
2011 Average 31,238 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 26,832 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,455.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.6040
5.4406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 5.5345, compared to 5.4682 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0663 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.5345
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4682

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.2043 PGK (High: 5.6329 / Low: 5.4286). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0313 PGK (High: 5.5303 / Low: 5.4991).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.2043
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0313

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 0.0816 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 5.5903) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.9512), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3608 (-19.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 5.5903
2011 Avg (January) 6.9512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6574 5.4762 5.5903
February 5.6329 5.4286 5.5647
March 5.5798 5.4259 5.5542
April 5.5528 5.3942 5.4726
May 5.5314 5.3664 5.5032
June 5.5303 5.4991 5.5220
July 5.5723 5.4056 5.4776
August 5.5126 5.4335 5.4750
September 5.4955 5.4013 5.4542
October 5.5205 5.3963 5.4654
November 5.4994 5.4411 5.4729
December 5.5377 5.4232 5.4644