2011 TOP to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2011.
2011 TOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011
During 2011, the TOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 1.4270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 1.1931.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2339 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4067 to the December average rate of 1.2257, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4270 was down 6.79% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.5310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.
TOP to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3834, compared to 1.2946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0888 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2011 was July, with a trading range of 0.1037 PGK (High: 1.4081 / Low: 1.3044). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0212 PGK (High: 1.4135 / Low: 1.3923).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0445 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.4067) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-0.43%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.4270 | 1.3883 | 1.4067 |
| February | 1.4135 | 1.3923 | 1.4077 |
| March | 1.4077 | 1.3772 | 1.3941 |
| April | 1.4003 | 1.3345 | 1.3745 |
| May | 1.3810 | 1.3587 | 1.3729 |
| June | 1.3890 | 1.2972 | 1.3445 |
| July | 1.4081 | 1.3044 | 1.3500 |
| August | 1.4114 | 1.3436 | 1.3607 |
| September | 1.3583 | 1.2705 | 1.3162 |
| October | 1.2837 | 1.2538 | 1.2718 |
| November | 1.2704 | 1.1931 | 1.2431 |
| December | 1.2440 | 1.2144 | 1.2257 |