YEARLY HIGH
753.4679 BIF
YEARLY LOW
607.5519 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
677.3859 BIF

2012 PGK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 753.4679. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 607.5519.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.9160 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 617.0196 to the December average rate of 740.0861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 19.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 753.4679 was up 21.28% compared to the 2011 peak of 621.2680, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,767,340 BIF
2011 Average 2,593,365 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 3,037,760 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 729,579.98 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

752.3928
604.7130
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BIF 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 640.7923, compared to 713.9794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 73.1871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 640.7923
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 713.9794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 46.4930 BIF (High: 665.4815 / Low: 618.9885). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.9539 BIF (High: 703.2474 / Low: 694.2935).

April Spread (Volatile) ±46.4930
August Spread (Stable) ±8.9539

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0909 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0909

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 740.0861) against the same month in 2011 (average: 605.5973), the exchange rate shifted by +134.4888 (+22.21%).

2012 Avg (December) 740.0861
2011 Avg (December) 605.5973

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 629.1885 608.7062 617.0196
February 635.5071 607.5519 620.8796
March 639.2864 612.7710 620.7888
April 665.4815 618.9885 638.4396
May 691.8381 655.1751 671.7597
June 682.3785 670.4986 675.8666
July 707.2015 674.2331 691.6230
August 703.2474 694.2935 699.3891
September 726.3317 693.8271 707.9732
October 730.0622 710.6015 719.9789
November 735.9986 712.5252 724.8260
December 753.4679 715.8899 740.0861