2013 LRD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0337 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0270 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0299 PGK

2013 LRD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LRD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0337. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0270.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0067 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0281 to the December average rate of 0.0310, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0337 was up 13.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0297, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 168 PGK

2012 Average 141 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 135 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.72 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0329

0.0272

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0286, compared to 0.0312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0286

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0037 PGK (High: 0.0337 / Low: 0.0300). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PGK (High: 0.0314 / Low: 0.0308).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0315) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0279), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+13.22%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0315

2012 Avg (September) 0.0279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0284	0.0277	0.0281
February	0.0283	0.0270	0.0277
March	0.0291	0.0276	0.0281
April	0.0295	0.0282	0.0288
May	0.0305	0.0283	0.0290
June	0.0305	0.0288	0.0296
July	0.0308	0.0293	0.0301
August	0.0311	0.0294	0.0301
September	0.0337	0.0300	0.0315
October	0.0332	0.0313	0.0325
November	0.0328	0.0317	0.0322
December	0.0314	0.0308	0.0310