YEARLY HIGH
455.0232 CDF
YEARLY LOW
424.8080 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
443.9321 CDF

2012 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 455.0232. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 424.8080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.2152 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 433.2106 to the December average rate of 449.3332, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 455.0232 was up 5.07% compared to the 2011 peak of 433.0592, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,275,116 CDF
2011 Average 1,949,056 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 2,124,040 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,076.05 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

451.0905
431.5851
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CDF 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 439.3037, compared to 448.5605 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 9.2568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 439.3037
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 448.5605

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 24.5283 CDF (High: 449.3364 / Low: 424.8080). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.7821 CDF (High: 452.0215 / Low: 446.2394).

January Spread (Volatile) ±24.5283
November Spread (Stable) ±5.7821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.5767 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5767

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 444.5592) against the same month in 2011 (average: 362.1663), the exchange rate shifted by +82.3929 (+22.75%).

2012 Avg (April) 444.5592
2011 Avg (April) 362.1663

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 449.3364 424.8080 433.2106
February 449.0351 430.1210 437.0390
March 452.7595 434.8865 438.1792
April 455.0232 437.6490 444.5592
May 453.7527 438.7825 441.9825
June 447.1234 437.9413 440.8516
July 454.6046 436.0088 446.6416
August 451.1144 443.2162 447.9401
September 453.5470 445.9942 449.4651
October 454.1362 444.6967 448.9539
November 452.0215 446.2394 449.0292
December 453.9775 440.9570 449.3332