2013 KES to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0312 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0230 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0267 PGK

2013 KES to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the KES to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0230.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0240 to the December average rate of 0.0291, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0312 was up 21.99% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0256, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 156 PGK

2012 Average 123 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 115 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.28 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0312

0.0229

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KES 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 0.0249, compared to 0.0284 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0249

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0284

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0030 PGK (High: 0.0301 / Low: 0.0271). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0293 / Low: 0.0287).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0305) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0242), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0063 (+26.15%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0305

2012 Avg (October) 0.0242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0242	0.0236	0.0240
February	0.0241	0.0230	0.0236
March	0.0252	0.0239	0.0244
April	0.0262	0.0247	0.0255
May	0.0268	0.0255	0.0258
June	0.0267	0.0255	0.0261
July	0.0265	0.0256	0.0260
August	0.0271	0.0261	0.0266
September	0.0301	0.0271	0.0284
October	0.0312	0.0296	0.0305
November	0.0308	0.0296	0.0301
December	0.0293	0.0287	0.0291