2013 KWD to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 KWD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the KWD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 9.4126. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 7.0853.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3273 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.3950 to the December average rate of 8.8746, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9.4126 was up 22.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 7.6555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KWD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
KWD to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.5026, compared to 8.6760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.1734 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.8901 PGK (High: 9.1996 / Low: 8.3095). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1847 PGK (High: 8.9754 / Low: 8.7906).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.2893 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 9.2150) against the same month in 2012 (average: 7.3305), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8845 (+25.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.4923 | 7.2570 | 7.3950 |
| February | 7.4449 | 7.0853 | 7.2979 |
| March | 7.5997 | 7.2552 | 7.3520 |
| April | 7.7102 | 7.3345 | 7.5298 |
| May | 7.9648 | 7.4812 | 7.6000 |
| June | 8.0016 | 7.6715 | 7.8411 |
| July | 8.0704 | 7.7163 | 7.9230 |
| August | 8.3287 | 8.0120 | 8.1682 |
| September | 9.1996 | 8.3095 | 8.7115 |
| October | 9.4126 | 8.8871 | 9.2150 |
| November | 9.3058 | 9.0319 | 9.1639 |
| December | 8.9754 | 8.7906 | 8.8746 |