YEARLY HIGH
1.8660 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.3497 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5600 PGK

2013 BGN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BGN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 25, valuing the pair at 1.8660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.3497.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5163 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4150 to the December average rate of 1.7554, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8660 was up 29.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.4381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,330 PGK
2012 Average 6,807 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 6,749 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,581.30 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8567
1.3427
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 1.4295, compared to 1.6905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2610 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4295
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1966 PGK (High: 1.7992 / Low: 1.6026). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0303 PGK (High: 1.7695 / Low: 1.7392).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1966
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0303

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0327 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0327

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.8138) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.3664), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4474 (+32.74%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.8138
2012 Avg (October) 1.3664

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4566 1.3764 1.4150
February 1.4525 1.3497 1.4063
March 1.4279 1.3666 1.3856
April 1.4635 1.3790 1.4287
May 1.5135 1.4086 1.4393
June 1.5385 1.4650 1.5021
July 1.5590 1.4636 1.5121
August 1.6150 1.5491 1.5823
September 1.7992 1.6026 1.6910
October 1.8660 1.7390 1.8138
November 1.8146 1.7600 1.7881
December 1.7695 1.7392 1.7554