2013 GEL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6004 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.2116 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3785 PGK

2013 GEL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GEL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.6004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.2116.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3888 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2562 to the December average rate of 1.4477, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.6004 was up 24.54% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2851, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,002 PGK

2012 Average 6,208 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 6,058 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,943.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5949

1.2118

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GEL 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 1.2882, compared to 1.4688 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1807 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2882

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4688

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1383 PGK (High: 1.5655 / Low: 1.4272). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0380 PGK (High: 1.2716 / Low: 1.2336).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1383

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0380

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 0.0972 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0972

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.5629) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2299), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3330 (+27.08%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.5629

2012 Avg (October) 1.2299

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2716	1.2336	1.2562
February	1.2658	1.2116	1.2438
March	1.3050	1.2415	1.2613
April	1.3281	1.2667	1.2984
May	1.3876	1.2958	1.3225
June	1.3840	1.3102	1.3469
July	1.3893	1.3320	1.3666
August	1.4307	1.3722	1.3998
September	1.5655	1.4272	1.4911
October	1.6004	1.5107	1.5629
November	1.5705	1.5135	1.5449
December	1.4977	1.4195	1.4477