YEARLY HIGH
0.4860 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.4300 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4525 CHF

2012 PGK to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.4860. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.4300.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0560 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4458 to the December average rate of 0.4472, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4860 was up 8.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4472, 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 2,430 CHF
2011 Average 1,893 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 2,150 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 279.84 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4772
0.4317
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CHF 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 0.4458, compared to 0.4592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4458
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0292 CHF (High: 0.4860 / Low: 0.4568). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 CHF (High: 0.4666 / Low: 0.4565).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0292
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0125 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0125

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.4734) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3621), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1113 (+30.73%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.4734
2011 Avg (July) 0.3621

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4524 0.4383 0.4458
February 0.4422 0.4300 0.4355
March 0.4493 0.4319 0.4367
April 0.4530 0.4324 0.4433
May 0.4659 0.4374 0.4529
June 0.4666 0.4565 0.4608
July 0.4860 0.4568 0.4734
August 0.4754 0.4625 0.4696
September 0.4624 0.4496 0.4570
October 0.4598 0.4462 0.4525
November 0.4612 0.4477 0.4554
December 0.4548 0.4371 0.4472