YEARLY HIGH
1.7106 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.6074 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6593 PGK

2012 BND to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BND to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 1.7106. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.6074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1031 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6449 to the December average rate of 1.6880, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7106 was down 17.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0698, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,553 PGK
2011 Average 9,362 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,037 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 515.61 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6941
1.6204
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 1.6487, compared to 1.6699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0782 PGK (High: 1.7043 / Low: 1.6261). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 PGK (High: 1.6969 / Low: 1.6756).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0782
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.6880) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0453 (+2.76%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.6880
2011 Avg (December) 1.6427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6577 1.6234 1.6449
February 1.7043 1.6261 1.6706
March 1.6713 1.6202 1.6619
April 1.6792 1.6100 1.6475
May 1.6801 1.6074 1.6409
June 1.6413 1.6117 1.6265
July 1.6559 1.6107 1.6369
August 1.6720 1.6395 1.6536
September 1.6881 1.6552 1.6707
October 1.7039 1.6596 1.6837
November 1.6969 1.6756 1.6863
December 1.7106 1.6733 1.6880