YEARLY HIGH
0.1233 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1120 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1167 PGK

2012 ETB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ETB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0112 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1216 to the December average rate of 0.1130, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1233 was down 40.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 616 PGK
2011 Average 757 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 560 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1225
0.1121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.1192, compared to 0.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0052 PGK (High: 0.1224 / Low: 0.1172). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PGK (High: 0.1140 / Low: 0.1131).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0052
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1216) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2056), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0840 (-40.86%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1216
2011 Avg (January) 0.2056

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1233 0.1189 0.1216
February 0.1224 0.1172 0.1207
March 0.1207 0.1173 0.1199
April 0.1200 0.1164 0.1180
May 0.1187 0.1150 0.1178
June 0.1180 0.1169 0.1174
July 0.1175 0.1141 0.1155
August 0.1156 0.1143 0.1149
September 0.1152 0.1130 0.1142
October 0.1149 0.1128 0.1139
November 0.1140 0.1131 0.1136
December 0.1146 0.1120 0.1130