YEARLY HIGH
0.0235 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0207 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0223 PGK

2012 XPF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XPF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0235. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0227 to the December average rate of 0.0226, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0235 was down 24.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0314, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118 PGK
2011 Average 137 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 104 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.17 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0234
0.0211
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0226, compared to 0.0220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0226
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 PGK (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0216). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0218 / Low: 0.0212).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0232) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0298), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0066 (-22.24%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0232
2011 Avg (February) 0.0298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0233 0.0224 0.0227
February 0.0235 0.0228 0.0232
March 0.0233 0.0224 0.0231
April 0.0233 0.0222 0.0227
May 0.0231 0.0216 0.0222
June 0.0222 0.0215 0.0218
July 0.0220 0.0207 0.0213
August 0.0218 0.0212 0.0214
September 0.0227 0.0218 0.0222
October 0.0227 0.0220 0.0224
November 0.0225 0.0219 0.0222
December 0.0231 0.0222 0.0226