YEARLY HIGH
0.6467 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.5338 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5983 PGK

2012 RON to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RON to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.6467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.5338.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1129 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6255 to the December average rate of 0.6029, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6467 was down 28.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9102, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RON based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,234 PGK
2011 Average 3,871 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,669 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 564.74 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6447
0.5494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 0.6159, compared to 0.5807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0353 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0573 PGK (High: 0.5911 / Low: 0.5338). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0126 PGK (High: 0.5922 / Low: 0.5796).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0573
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0126

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.6367) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.8389), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2021 (-24.09%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.6367
2011 Avg (February) 0.8389

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6422 0.6156 0.6255
February 0.6467 0.6256 0.6367
March 0.6378 0.6158 0.6325
April 0.6378 0.6069 0.6195
May 0.6210 0.5765 0.5978
June 0.5896 0.5752 0.5836
July 0.5911 0.5338 0.5573
August 0.5816 0.5465 0.5659
September 0.6017 0.5780 0.5877
October 0.5922 0.5796 0.5859
November 0.5968 0.5779 0.5845
December 0.6253 0.5852 0.6029