2013 LKR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0203 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0157 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0178 PGK

2013 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0045 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0164 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0203 was up 8.32% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0187, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 101 PGK

2012 Average 81 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 79 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 22.62 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0202

0.0159

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LKR 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 0.0168, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0168

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0019 PGK (High: 0.0197 / Low: 0.0179). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0194 / Low: 0.0190).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0199) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0160), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+24.38%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0199

2012 Avg (October) 0.0160

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0167	0.0160	0.0164
February	0.0166	0.0157	0.0162
March	0.0171	0.0162	0.0165
April	0.0173	0.0166	0.0170
May	0.0180	0.0169	0.0172
June	0.0180	0.0169	0.0174
July	0.0175	0.0169	0.0172
August	0.0179	0.0173	0.0176
September	0.0197	0.0179	0.0187
October	0.0203	0.0192	0.0199
November	0.0201	0.0195	0.0198
December	0.0194	0.0190	0.0192