2013 ARS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4576 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3805 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4193 PGK

2013 ARS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the ARS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.4576. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0770 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4211 to the December average rate of 0.3961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4576 was down 7.61% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4952, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,288 PGK

2012 Average 2,283 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,903 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 385.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4503

0.3912

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 0.4156, compared to 0.4230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4156

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0337 PGK (High: 0.4500 / Low: 0.4163). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 PGK (High: 0.4214 / Low: 0.4119).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0337

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0354 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0354

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.4453) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4361), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+2.13%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.4453

2012 Avg (October) 0.4361

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4251	0.4142	0.4211
February	0.4205	0.3989	0.4113
March	0.4218	0.4067	0.4112
April	0.4248	0.4094	0.4169
May	0.4312	0.4086	0.4146
June	0.4312	0.4094	0.4185
July	0.4218	0.4087	0.4160
August	0.4214	0.4119	0.4168
September	0.4500	0.4163	0.4322
October	0.4576	0.4311	0.4453
November	0.4432	0.4177	0.4316
December	0.4134	0.3805	0.3961