YEARLY HIGH
0.2523 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2255 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2401 PGK

2012 MAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.2523. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.2255.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0268 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2443 to the December average rate of 0.2425, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2523 was down 23.46% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3296, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,261 PGK
2011 Average 1,455 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,127 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 134.00 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2502
0.2288
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 0.2431, compared to 0.2371 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0061 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2371

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0129 PGK (High: 0.2383 / Low: 0.2255). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 PGK (High: 0.2379 / Low: 0.2335).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2484) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0690 (-21.73%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2484
2011 Avg (February) 0.3173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2489 0.2409 0.2443
February 0.2523 0.2445 0.2484
March 0.2497 0.2405 0.2475
April 0.2494 0.2380 0.2433
May 0.2462 0.2341 0.2393
June 0.2379 0.2335 0.2359
July 0.2383 0.2255 0.2306
August 0.2351 0.2291 0.2321
September 0.2425 0.2346 0.2383
October 0.2431 0.2368 0.2404
November 0.2419 0.2360 0.2385
December 0.2477 0.2389 0.2425