YEARLY HIGH
1.4381 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.2646 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3615 PGK

2012 BGN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BGN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 1.4381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1.2646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1735 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3871 to the December average rate of 1.3810, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.4381 was down 24.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.9076, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,191 PGK
2011 Average 8,374 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 6,323 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 867.73 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.4266
1.2852
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.3806, compared to 1.3425 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3806
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3425

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0822 PGK (High: 1.4014 / Low: 1.3192). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0349 PGK (High: 1.3444 / Low: 1.3095).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0822
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0349

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0322 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0322

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.4148) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4059 (-22.29%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.4148
2011 Avg (February) 1.8208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4160 1.3633 1.3871
February 1.4381 1.3928 1.4148
March 1.4253 1.3692 1.4102
April 1.4233 1.3559 1.3854
May 1.4014 1.3192 1.3567
June 1.3444 1.3095 1.3292
July 1.3444 1.2646 1.2970
August 1.3279 1.2876 1.3068
September 1.3814 1.3263 1.3511
October 1.3852 1.3433 1.3664
November 1.3757 1.3368 1.3527
December 1.4144 1.3564 1.3810