YEARLY HIGH
909.9926 COP
YEARLY LOW
836.1730 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
867.1777 COP

2012 PGK to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 909.9926. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 21, dropping to 836.1730.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 73.8196 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 878.0833 to the December average rate of 870.2304, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 909.9926 was down 0.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 919.1165, 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 4,549,963 COP
2011 Average 3,953,203 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,180,865 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 369,097.97 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

886.2530
840.2094
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to COP 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 860.1597, compared to 874.1957 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.0360 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 860.1597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 874.1957

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 44.7967 COP (High: 909.9926 / Low: 865.1959). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.4663 COP (High: 888.0737 / Low: 877.6074).

January Spread (Volatile) ±44.7967
November Spread (Stable) ±10.4663

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 27.1999 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -27.1999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 878.0833) against the same month in 2011 (average: 715.1416), the exchange rate shifted by +162.9417 (+22.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 878.0833
2011 Avg (January) 715.1416

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 909.9926 865.1959 878.0833
February 872.7252 838.4986 850.8835
March 865.3997 836.1730 844.0464
April 882.3214 843.6945 860.1170
May 888.6151 844.0778 866.1977
June 882.1815 851.8947 861.6303
July 876.3257 846.9650 864.3963
August 888.4418 861.4885 874.8602
September 883.8268 869.5380 877.1433
October 886.9223 865.0652 876.1282
November 888.0737 877.6074 882.4161
December 879.8575 849.8144 870.2304