YEARLY HIGH
0.4962 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.4707 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4827 PGK

2012 VEF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the VEF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.4962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.4707.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4901 to the December average rate of 0.4798, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4962 was down 19.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6159, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,481 PGK
2011 Average 2,738 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,354 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.18 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4912
0.4779
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.4852, compared to 0.4801 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4852
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4801

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0176 PGK (High: 0.4937 / Low: 0.4761). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 PGK (High: 0.4850 / Low: 0.4823).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0071 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0071

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.4901) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6091), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1190 (-19.54%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.4901
2011 Avg (January) 0.6091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4962 0.4799 0.4901
February 0.4937 0.4761 0.4879
March 0.4894 0.4758 0.4869
April 0.4870 0.4726 0.4798
May 0.4850 0.4707 0.4825
June 0.4850 0.4823 0.4842
July 0.4887 0.4748 0.4808
August 0.4843 0.4773 0.4807
September 0.4826 0.4745 0.4790
October 0.4846 0.4741 0.4799
November 0.4830 0.4779 0.4806
December 0.4865 0.4755 0.4798