YEARLY HIGH
0.3924 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2485 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3273 PGK

2011 ZAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the ZAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.3924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 0.2485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1439 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3779 to the December average rate of 0.2601, the exchange rate registered a net change of -31.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 0.3924 was down 0.17% compared to the 2010 peak of 0.3931, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 19,622 PGK
2010 Average 18,439 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 12,424 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,197.23 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

0.3897
0.2483
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.3647, compared to 0.2899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0748 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3647
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was September, with a trading range of 0.0516 PGK (High: 0.3159 / Low: 0.2643). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0118 PGK (High: 0.2653 / Low: 0.2534).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0516
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0118

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0210 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0210

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2011: 0.3779) against the same month in 2010 (average: 0.3597), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0182 (+5.05%).

2011 Avg (January) 0.3779
2010 Avg (January) 0.3597

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3924 0.3646 0.3779
February 0.3712 0.3584 0.3633
March 0.3801 0.3643 0.3742
April 0.3849 0.3652 0.3745
May 0.3720 0.3438 0.3536
June 0.3603 0.3290 0.3446
July 0.3417 0.3227 0.3354
August 0.3394 0.3056 0.3144
September 0.3159 0.2643 0.2940
October 0.2806 0.2662 0.2743
November 0.2720 0.2485 0.2610
December 0.2653 0.2534 0.2601