2013 AFN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0472 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0382 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0419 PGK

2013 AFN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the AFN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0472. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0382.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0090 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0405 to the December average rate of 0.0440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0472 was up 1.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 236 PGK

2012 Average 212 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 191 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 44.87 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0467

0.0388

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 0.0402, compared to 0.0436 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0402

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0436

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0038 PGK (High: 0.0461 / Low: 0.0423). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0011 PGK (High: 0.0409 / Low: 0.0398).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0460) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0401), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0060 (+14.93%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0460

2012 Avg (October) 0.0401

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0411	0.0398	0.0405
February	0.0409	0.0382	0.0398
March	0.0405	0.0388	0.0394
April	0.0409	0.0395	0.0402
May	0.0422	0.0397	0.0404
June	0.0421	0.0397	0.0407
July	0.0409	0.0398	0.0404
August	0.0423	0.0409	0.0416
September	0.0461	0.0423	0.0441
October	0.0472	0.0445	0.0460
November	0.0460	0.0439	0.0453
December	0.0454	0.0431	0.0440