YEARLY HIGH
0.0043 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0038 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0041 PGK

2012 XAF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XAF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0038.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0041 to the December average rate of 0.0041, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0043 was down 24.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0057, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21 PGK
2011 Average 25 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 19 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0043
0.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.0041, compared to 0.0040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0041
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0039).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0042) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0053), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-20.13%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0042
2011 Avg (February) 0.0053

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0041 0.0041
February 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
March 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
April 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
May 0.0042 0.0039 0.0040
June 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040
July 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
August 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
September 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
November 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
December 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041