YEARLY HIGH
2.6593 PGK
YEARLY LOW
2.0056 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2958 PGK

2013 CLF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the CLF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.6593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 2.0056.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6538 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0825 to the December average rate of 2.5082, 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 2.6593 was up 24.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1299, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,297 PGK
2012 Average 10,362 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 10,028 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,268.75 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.6568
2.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLF 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 2.1303, compared to 2.4614 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3311 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4614

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2322 PGK (High: 2.6041 / Low: 2.3719). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0558 PGK (High: 2.5371 / Low: 2.4813).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2322
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0558

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 0.0854 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.6025) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.0603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5422 (+26.32%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.6025
2012 Avg (October) 2.0603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1088 2.0442 2.0825
February 2.0956 2.0056 2.0594
March 2.1639 2.0582 2.0920
April 2.1976 2.0960 2.1471
May 2.2776 2.1369 2.1704
June 2.2776 2.1803 2.2302
July 2.2991 2.2045 2.2619
August 2.3752 2.2799 2.3252
September 2.6041 2.3719 2.4770
October 2.6593 2.5137 2.6025
November 2.6351 2.5570 2.5936
December 2.5371 2.4813 2.5082