YEARLY HIGH
0.5680 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.5388 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5526 PGK

2012 SAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.5388.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0291 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5613 to the December average rate of 0.5492, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5680 was down 19.49% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7054, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,840 PGK
2011 Average 3,136 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,694 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 145.67 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5626
0.5470
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 0.5556, compared to 0.5496 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5556
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5496

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0205 PGK (High: 0.5656 / Low: 0.5450). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 PGK (High: 0.5552 / Low: 0.5521).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0205
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5613) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6979), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1367 (-19.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5613
2011 Avg (January) 0.6979

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5680 0.5498 0.5613
February 0.5656 0.5450 0.5587
March 0.5602 0.5448 0.5576
April 0.5574 0.5416 0.5494
May 0.5553 0.5388 0.5525
June 0.5552 0.5521 0.5544
July 0.5594 0.5434 0.5505
August 0.5541 0.5462 0.5503
September 0.5523 0.5431 0.5483
October 0.5545 0.5426 0.5494
November 0.5528 0.5470 0.5501
December 0.5567 0.5446 0.5492