YEARLY HIGH
199.3469 KMF
YEARLY LOW
174.7784 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
184.9557 KMF

2012 PGK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 199.3469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 174.7784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 24.5686 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.1488 to the December average rate of 182.2176, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 199.3469 was up 11.55% compared to the 2011 peak of 178.7049, 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 996,735 KMF
2011 Average 756,985 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 873,892 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 122,842.75 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

195.5958
175.9281
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KMF 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 182.0877, compared to 187.8238 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.7361 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.0877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 187.8238

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 14.9283 KMF (High: 199.3469 / Low: 184.4186). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.7294 KMF (High: 194.6633 / Low: 190.9338).

July Spread (Volatile) ±14.9283
August Spread (Stable) ±3.7294

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 5.5021 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.5021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 193.9568) against the same month in 2011 (average: 151.5366), the exchange rate shifted by +42.4202 (+27.99%).

2012 Avg (July) 193.9568
2011 Avg (July) 151.5366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 184.0803 177.2395 181.1488
February 180.3097 174.7784 177.5671
March 183.3507 176.5003 178.1224
April 185.3764 176.5003 181.4237
May 190.8287 179.1038 185.4542
June 190.9175 186.9326 188.8098
July 199.3469 184.4186 193.9568
August 194.6633 190.9338 193.1772
September 191.9311 181.9440 187.6751
October 187.2129 181.9694 184.0727
November 187.9034 183.0587 185.8435
December 185.3559 178.2882 182.2176