YEARLY HIGH
4.3551 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.5760 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9627 ZAR

2012 PGK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PGK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 4.3551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.5760.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7790 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8054 to the December average rate of 4.1886, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.3551 was up 8.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.0244, 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 21,775 ZAR
2011 Average 15,587 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 17,880 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,895.15 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.3308
3.5725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to ZAR 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 3.8112, compared to 4.1142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.3775 ZAR (High: 4.0953 / Low: 3.7178). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1153 ZAR (High: 3.7078 / Low: 3.5925).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.3775
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1153

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1510 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 4.2676) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.8347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4329 (+11.29%).

2012 Avg (November) 4.2676
2011 Avg (November) 3.8347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8868 3.7622 3.8054
February 3.7473 3.5760 3.6544
March 3.7078 3.5925 3.6357
April 3.9379 3.6474 3.8000
May 4.0953 3.7178 3.9338
June 4.1361 3.9474 4.0381
July 4.1579 3.8719 3.9939
August 4.0959 3.9129 4.0035
September 4.0859 3.9506 4.0249
October 4.3155 4.0510 4.2069
November 4.3551 4.1893 4.2676
December 4.3050 4.0734 4.1886