YEARLY HIGH
1.2094 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.1130 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1513 PGK

2012 TRY to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the TRY to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 1.2094. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 1.1130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0964 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1433 to the December average rate of 1.1524, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2094 was down 29.37% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.7125, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 60,471 PGK
2011 Average 70,707 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 55,652 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,819.58 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1956
1.1336
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 1.1568, compared to 1.1458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1568
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0712 PGK (High: 1.1842 / Low: 1.1130). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 PGK (High: 1.1595 / Low: 1.1416).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0712
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0219 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.1905) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6417), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4513 (-27.49%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.1905
2011 Avg (February) 1.6417

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1636 1.1270 1.1433
February 1.2094 1.1543 1.1905
March 1.1856 1.1368 1.1686
April 1.1814 1.1244 1.1530
May 1.1842 1.1130 1.1461
June 1.1543 1.1140 1.1397
July 1.1601 1.1195 1.1388
August 1.1653 1.1322 1.1490
September 1.1509 1.1307 1.1413
October 1.1537 1.1277 1.1429
November 1.1595 1.1416 1.1502
December 1.1720 1.1401 1.1524