YEARLY HIGH
16.5502 GMD
YEARLY LOW
13.4530 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.0102 GMD

2012 PGK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 22, valuing the pair at 16.5502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 13.4530.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0972 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0903 to the December average rate of 15.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16.5502 was up 18.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.9831, 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 82,751 GMD
2011 Average 60,335 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 67,265 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,485.93 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16.4728
13.8737
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to GMD 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 14.5099, compared to 15.5105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5099
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.5105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 2.0722 GMD (High: 16.5218 / Low: 14.4496). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3438 GMD (High: 16.2321 / Low: 15.8883).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.0722
September Spread (Stable) ±0.3438

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 1.2551 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2551

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 16.2562) against the same month in 2011 (average: 13.3176), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9386 (+22.07%).

2012 Avg (October) 16.2562
2011 Avg (October) 13.3176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6492 13.4530 14.0903
February 15.0418 13.9740 14.4904
March 15.1121 14.3161 14.5898
April 14.7542 13.9278 14.3631
May 15.1197 14.4249 14.6584
June 15.1816 14.4712 14.8674
July 15.4783 14.7695 15.2340
August 16.2431 15.1847 15.4280
September 16.2321 15.8883 16.0716
October 16.5502 15.8809 16.2562
November 16.5218 14.4496 15.0011
December 15.9151 14.4496 15.0719