2012 TMT to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1299 PGK

YEARLY LOW

2.0207 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0725 PGK

2012 TMT to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TMT to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.1299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 2.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1092 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1048 to the December average rate of 2.0598, 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 2.1299 was down 19.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.6452, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,650 PGK

2011 Average 11,761 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 10,104 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 546.03 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.1097

2.0513

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TMT 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 2.0837, compared to 2.0612 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0225 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0612

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0769 PGK (High: 2.1209 / Low: 2.0440). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 PGK (High: 2.0819 / Low: 2.0705).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0769

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0307 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 2.1048) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.6172), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5124 (-19.58%).

2012 Avg (January) 2.1048

2011 Avg (January) 2.6172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1299	2.0619	2.1048
February	2.1209	2.0440	2.0950
March	2.1009	2.0429	2.0911
April	2.0905	2.0309	2.0605
May	2.0823	2.0207	2.0719
June	2.0819	2.0705	2.0791
July	2.0980	2.0377	2.0644
August	2.0784	2.0485	2.0634
September	2.0711	2.0364	2.0562
October	2.0796	2.0349	2.0603
November	2.0732	2.0513	2.0632
December	2.0880	2.0415	2.0598