YEARLY HIGH
0.3270 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.3039 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3151 XDR

2012 PGK to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 16, valuing the pair at 0.3270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.3039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3096 to the December average rate of 0.3156, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3270 was up 6.63% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3066, 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 1,635 XDR
2011 Average 1,355 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 1,520 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.15 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3228
0.3069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XDR 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 0.3126, compared to 0.3177 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3177

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0126 XDR (High: 0.3270 / Low: 0.3144). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0026 XDR (High: 0.3186 / Low: 0.3160).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0026

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 0.0040 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0040

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.3215) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2757), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0458 (+16.63%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.3215
2011 Avg (July) 0.2757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3154 0.3049 0.3096
February 0.3152 0.3039 0.3082
March 0.3187 0.3090 0.3103
April 0.3205 0.3091 0.3146
May 0.3226 0.3104 0.3153
June 0.3186 0.3160 0.3174
July 0.3270 0.3144 0.3215
August 0.3241 0.3180 0.3205
September 0.3184 0.3128 0.3165
October 0.3183 0.3123 0.3151
November 0.3188 0.3144 0.3169
December 0.3179 0.3112 0.3156