YEARLY HIGH
0.0813 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0597 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0679 PGK

2013 GMD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the GMD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0813. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0597.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0216 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0623 to the December average rate of 0.0661, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0813 was up 9.37% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 406 PGK
2012 Average 334 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 298 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108.03 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0814
0.0599
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.0631, compared to 0.0728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0097 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.0128 PGK (High: 0.0805 / Low: 0.0677). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 PGK (High: 0.0673 / Low: 0.0652).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0128
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

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 0.0093 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0093

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0796) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0615), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+29.43%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0796
2012 Avg (October) 0.0615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0650 0.0610 0.0623
February 0.0633 0.0597 0.0617
March 0.0650 0.0615 0.0629
April 0.0659 0.0631 0.0648
May 0.0672 0.0612 0.0649
June 0.0673 0.0598 0.0618
July 0.0705 0.0616 0.0688
August 0.0727 0.0669 0.0707
September 0.0800 0.0726 0.0759
October 0.0813 0.0763 0.0796
November 0.0805 0.0677 0.0754
December 0.0673 0.0652 0.0661