YEARLY HIGH
1.7378 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.6063 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6504 PGK

2012 LYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.7378. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.6063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1315 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6973 to the December average rate of 1.6367, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7378 was down 19.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.1631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,689 PGK
2011 Average 9,631 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 8,031 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 657.72 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.7041
1.6224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.6637, compared to 1.6371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0266 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6637
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0982 PGK (High: 1.7372 / Low: 1.6390). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0288 PGK (High: 1.6599 / Low: 1.6311).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0982
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0288

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6973) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.0938), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3965 (-18.94%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6973
2011 Avg (January) 2.0938

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7378 1.6491 1.6973
February 1.7372 1.6390 1.6844
March 1.6952 1.6226 1.6655
April 1.6699 1.6176 1.6489
May 1.6766 1.6063 1.6470
June 1.6575 1.6234 1.6394
July 1.6681 1.6067 1.6298
August 1.6434 1.6129 1.6322
September 1.6438 1.6115 1.6292
October 1.6743 1.6241 1.6498
November 1.6599 1.6311 1.6451
December 1.6570 1.6237 1.6367