YEARLY HIGH
0.2954 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2562 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2717 PGK

2012 BWP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BWP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.2562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0392 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2824 to the December average rate of 0.2624, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2954 was down 26.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4020, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,477 PGK
2011 Average 1,725 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,281 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.98 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2924
0.2563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.2789, compared to 0.2645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2789
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0192 PGK (High: 0.2820 / Low: 0.2627). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 PGK (High: 0.2618 / Low: 0.2562).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0192
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0111 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0111

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2894) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0953 (-24.77%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2894
2011 Avg (February) 0.3847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2861 0.2772 0.2824
February 0.2954 0.2821 0.2894
March 0.2912 0.2830 0.2882
April 0.2859 0.2694 0.2771
May 0.2820 0.2627 0.2708
June 0.2712 0.2631 0.2657
July 0.2736 0.2597 0.2669
August 0.2712 0.2643 0.2674
September 0.2710 0.2654 0.2683
October 0.2681 0.2580 0.2624
November 0.2618 0.2562 0.2593
December 0.2680 0.2601 0.2624