2012 TOP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2557 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.1317 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1929 PGK

2012 TOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 2, valuing the pair at 1.2557. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 1.1317.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1239 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2087 to the December average rate of 1.1839, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2557 was down 12.01% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.4270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,278 PGK

2011 Average 6,693 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,659 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 619.64 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2474

1.1532

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2067, compared to 1.1790 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0277 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2067

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1790

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0893 PGK (High: 1.2352 / Low: 1.1459). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0108 PGK (High: 1.1674 / Low: 1.1566).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0893

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0108

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0302 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.2379) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4077), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1698 (-12.06%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.2379

2011 Avg (February) 1.4077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2300	1.1859	1.2087
February	1.2557	1.2122	1.2379
March	1.2505	1.2111	1.2396
April	1.2397	1.1942	1.2111
May	1.2352	1.1459	1.1809
June	1.1674	1.1566	1.1621
July	1.1804	1.1317	1.1611
August	1.1913	1.1680	1.1786
September	1.2026	1.1669	1.1801
October	1.1968	1.1709	1.1828
November	1.2108	1.1577	1.1876
December	1.2047	1.1724	1.1839