2013 GHS to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2198 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.0394 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1107 PGK

2013 GHS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GHS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 1.2198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.0394.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1804 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0951 to the December average rate of 1.0791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2198 was down 6.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3002, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,099 PGK

2012 Average 5,614 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,197 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 902.17 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2003

1.0681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 1.0935, compared to 1.1279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0345 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0935

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1020 PGK (High: 1.1971 / Low: 1.0950). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0190 PGK (High: 1.1079 / Low: 1.0889).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1020

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0190

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0746 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0746

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.1893) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0914), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0979 (+8.97%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.1893

2012 Avg (October) 1.0914

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1094	1.0737	1.0951
February	1.1003	1.0394	1.0791
March	1.1099	1.0728	1.0835
April	1.1146	1.0837	1.1007
May	1.1411	1.0756	1.0920
June	1.1417	1.0835	1.1102
July	1.1256	1.0869	1.1031
August	1.1079	1.0889	1.1007
September	1.1971	1.0950	1.1416
October	1.2198	1.1502	1.1893
November	1.1836	1.1272	1.1537
December	1.1147	1.0460	1.0791