2012 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9402 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.8531 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8969 PGK

2012 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.9402. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 16, dropping to 0.8531.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0871 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8839 to the December average rate of 0.9006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9402 was down 17.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1372, 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 4,701 PGK

2011 Average 5,066 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 4,266 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 435.30 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9358

0.8661

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 0.8989, compared to 0.8949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8989

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0744 PGK (High: 0.9331 / Low: 0.8588). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 PGK (High: 0.9029 / Low: 0.8849).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0744

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.9193) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1071), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1878 (-16.97%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.9193

2011 Avg (February) 1.1071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9025	0.8610	0.8839
February	0.9402	0.9042	0.9193
March	0.9396	0.9040	0.9300
April	0.9303	0.8915	0.9061
May	0.9331	0.8588	0.8821
June	0.9035	0.8629	0.8719
July	0.9044	0.8531	0.8789
August	0.9021	0.8816	0.8926
September	0.9163	0.8812	0.8999
October	0.9131	0.8937	0.8998
November	0.9029	0.8849	0.8978
December	0.9151	0.8933	0.9006