YEARLY HIGH
0.0237 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0209 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 PGK

2012 PKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the PKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.0209.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0233 to the December average rate of 0.0212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0237 was down 23.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 PKR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 11,838 PGK
2011 Average 13,632 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 10,451 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,387.35 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0235
0.0210
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PKR to PGK 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 0.0228, compared to 0.0216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0009 PGK (High: 0.0235 / Low: 0.0225). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0216 / Low: 0.0214).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0233) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0305), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0072 (-23.63%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0233
2011 Avg (January) 0.0305

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0237 0.0228 0.0233
February 0.0235 0.0225 0.0231
March 0.0232 0.0225 0.0230
April 0.0230 0.0224 0.0227
May 0.0229 0.0222 0.0227
June 0.0222 0.0220 0.0221
July 0.0223 0.0216 0.0219
August 0.0221 0.0217 0.0219
September 0.0220 0.0215 0.0218
October 0.0218 0.0213 0.0216
November 0.0216 0.0214 0.0215
December 0.0216 0.0209 0.0212