YEARLY HIGH
2.6452 PGK
YEARLY LOW
2.1110 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3537 PGK

2011 USD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the USD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 2.6452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 2.1110.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5342 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6172 to the December average rate of 2.1276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.6452 was down 11.32% compared to the 2010 peak of 2.9829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,226 PGK
2010 Average 13,489 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 10,555 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,670.79 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.6663
2.0768
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 2.5159, compared to 2.1915 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3244 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5159
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1915

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.1557 PGK (High: 2.4213 / Low: 2.2657). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0080 PGK (High: 2.1308 / Low: 2.1228).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1557
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0080

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0930 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0930

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 2.6172) against the same month in 2010 (average: 2.6859), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0687 (-2.56%).

2011 Avg (January) 2.6172
2010 Avg (January) 2.6859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6452 2.5936 2.6172
February 2.6197 2.5809 2.6098
March 2.6143 2.5576 2.5871
April 2.5907 2.4478 2.5171
May 2.4478 2.4059 2.4241
June 2.4213 2.2657 2.3404
July 2.2942 2.2346 2.2743
August 2.2722 2.2133 2.2284
September 2.2195 2.2074 2.2120
October 2.2097 2.1317 2.1809
November 2.1391 2.1110 2.1259
December 2.1308 2.1228 2.1276