YEARLY HIGH
0.2796 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2296 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2531 PGK

2012 ZAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ZAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.2796. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.2296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0500 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2628 to the December average rate of 0.2388, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2796 was down 28.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3924, 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 13,982 PGK
2011 Average 16,353 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 11,481 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,501.09 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2791
0.2303
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 0.2628, compared to 0.2433 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0196 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2628
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2433

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0248 PGK (High: 0.2690 / Low: 0.2442). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0084 PGK (High: 0.2531 / Low: 0.2447).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0084

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 0.0118 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0118

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2737) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3633), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0896 (-24.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2737
2011 Avg (February) 0.3633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2658 0.2573 0.2628
February 0.2796 0.2669 0.2737
March 0.2784 0.2697 0.2751
April 0.2742 0.2539 0.2633
May 0.2690 0.2442 0.2545
June 0.2533 0.2418 0.2477
July 0.2583 0.2405 0.2505
August 0.2556 0.2441 0.2498
September 0.2531 0.2447 0.2485
October 0.2469 0.2317 0.2377
November 0.2387 0.2296 0.2343
December 0.2455 0.2323 0.2388