2013 BBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3297 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.0028 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1479 PGK

2013 BBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.3297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.0028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3269 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0413 to the December average rate of 1.2541, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.3297 was up 24.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0650, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,648 PGK

2012 Average 5,181 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,014 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,634.38 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3284

1.0026

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BBD 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 1.0651, compared to 1.2307 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0651

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2307

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1161 PGK (High: 1.3021 / Low: 1.1860). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0279 PGK (High: 1.2686 / Low: 1.2407).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1161

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0279

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0427 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0427

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.3012) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0301), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2711 (+26.32%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.3012

2012 Avg (October) 1.0301

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0544	1.0221	1.0413
February	1.0478	1.0028	1.0297
March	1.0820	1.0291	1.0460
April	1.0988	1.0480	1.0736
May	1.1388	1.0685	1.0852
June	1.1388	1.0902	1.1151
July	1.1496	1.1022	1.1309
August	1.1876	1.1400	1.1626
September	1.3021	1.1860	1.2385
October	1.3297	1.2568	1.3012
November	1.3175	1.2785	1.2968
December	1.2686	1.2407	1.2541