2011 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1372 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.8752 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0138 PGK

2011 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.1372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 0.8752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2619 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1129 to the December average rate of 0.8875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.1372 was down 3.83% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,686 PGK

2010 Average 5,378 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 4,376 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,309.70 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.1355

0.8650

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.0781, compared to 0.9495 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1286 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0781

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9495

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was June, with a trading range of 0.1008 PGK (High: 1.0690 / Low: 0.9682). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 PGK (High: 0.8961 / Low: 0.8812).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1008

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2011. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 1.1129) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.0477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0652 (+6.22%).

2011 Avg (January) 1.1129

2010 Avg (January) 1.0477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1372	1.0892	1.1129
February	1.1263	1.0837	1.1071
March	1.1165	1.0738	1.1003
April	1.0971	1.0264	1.0784
May	1.0695	1.0344	1.0508
June	1.0690	0.9682	1.0188
July	1.0406	0.9803	1.0090
August	1.0548	0.9656	0.9943
September	0.9999	0.9274	0.9674
October	0.9492	0.9143	0.9339
November	0.9349	0.8752	0.9050
December	0.8961	0.8812	0.8875