YEARLY HIGH
0.3151 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2484 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2732 PGK

2013 BWP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the BWP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.3151. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.2484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0666 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2627 to the December average rate of 0.2882, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3151 was up 6.66% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2954, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,575 PGK
2012 Average 1,358 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,242 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 333.24 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3123
0.2494
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 0.2597, compared to 0.2866 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2866

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0320 PGK (High: 0.3046 / Low: 0.2726). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 PGK (High: 0.2729 / Low: 0.2673).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0320
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.3070) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2624), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0446 (+17.01%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.3070
2012 Avg (October) 0.2624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2662 0.2596 0.2627
February 0.2628 0.2484 0.2571
March 0.2603 0.2522 0.2546
April 0.2687 0.2559 0.2629
May 0.2671 0.2562 0.2617
June 0.2679 0.2516 0.2594
July 0.2719 0.2552 0.2639
August 0.2729 0.2673 0.2705
September 0.3046 0.2726 0.2897
October 0.3151 0.2957 0.3070
November 0.3059 0.2943 0.3005
December 0.2935 0.2835 0.2882