YEARLY HIGH
0.7968 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.4614 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6300 PGK

2012 SDG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.7968. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3355 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7866 to the December average rate of 0.4668, the exchange rate registered a net change of -40.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7968 was down 24.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0570, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,984 PGK
2011 Average 4,419 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,307 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,677.26 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8187
0.4334
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.7788, compared to 0.4811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2977 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7788
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.3189 PGK (High: 0.7803 / Low: 0.4614). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0029 PGK (High: 0.7788 / Low: 0.7759).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3189
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0029

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2232 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.7866) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0462), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2596 (-24.81%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.7866
2011 Avg (January) 1.0462

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7968 0.7695 0.7866
February 0.7928 0.7639 0.7831
March 0.7856 0.7617 0.7812
April 0.7800 0.7585 0.7703
May 0.7798 0.7554 0.7746
June 0.7788 0.7759 0.7773
July 0.7803 0.4614 0.5541
August 0.4689 0.4633 0.4659
September 0.4685 0.4619 0.4655
October 0.4717 0.4616 0.4668
November 0.4696 0.4649 0.4676
December 0.4732 0.4635 0.4668