YEARLY HIGH
0.0099 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0094 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0096 PGK

2012 YER to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the YER to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 17, valuing the pair at 0.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 0.0094.

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 0.0096 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0099 was down 20.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0124, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 49 PGK
2011 Average 55 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 47 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.32 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0097
0.0095
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0096 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) 0.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0096

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0094). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0097).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.0096) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0122), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-20.75%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.0096
2011 Avg (February) 0.0122

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
February 0.0099 0.0094 0.0096
March 0.0098 0.0095 0.0097
April 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
May 0.0097 0.0095 0.0097
June 0.0097 0.0097 0.0097
July 0.0098 0.0095 0.0096
August 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
September 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
October 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096
November 0.0096 0.0095 0.0096
December 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096