YEARLY HIGH
0.0265 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0210 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 PGK

2012 RSD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the RSD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 0.0265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0056 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0259 to the December average rate of 0.0238, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0265 was down 28.52% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0371, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 133 PGK
2011 Average 161 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 105 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27.78 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0263
0.0213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 0.0245, compared to 0.0228 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0245
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0228

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0026 PGK (High: 0.0246 / Low: 0.0220). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0232).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0256) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0345), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0089 (-25.77%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0256
2011 Avg (February) 0.0345

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0262 0.0256 0.0259
February 0.0265 0.0247 0.0256
March 0.0251 0.0243 0.0250
April 0.0251 0.0239 0.0244
May 0.0246 0.0220 0.0234
June 0.0230 0.0220 0.0226
July 0.0228 0.0210 0.0218
August 0.0220 0.0213 0.0217
September 0.0235 0.0219 0.0228
October 0.0243 0.0228 0.0235
November 0.0239 0.0232 0.0235
December 0.0243 0.0233 0.0238