YEARLY HIGH
0.0743 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0604 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0668 PGK

2012 GMD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GMD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 22, dropping to 0.0604.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0710 to the December average rate of 0.0664, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0743 was down 23.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0977, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 372 PGK
2011 Average 418 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 302 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.55 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0720
0.0606
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0690, compared to 0.0646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0690
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.0087 PGK (High: 0.0692 / Low: 0.0605). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PGK (High: 0.0629 / Low: 0.0616).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0087
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0710) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0944), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0234 (-24.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0710
2011 Avg (January) 0.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0743 0.0683 0.0710
February 0.0716 0.0665 0.0690
March 0.0699 0.0662 0.0685
April 0.0718 0.0678 0.0696
May 0.0693 0.0661 0.0682
June 0.0691 0.0659 0.0673
July 0.0677 0.0646 0.0657
August 0.0659 0.0616 0.0648
September 0.0629 0.0616 0.0622
October 0.0630 0.0604 0.0615
November 0.0692 0.0605 0.0668
December 0.0692 0.0628 0.0664