2013 LTL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0580 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.7623 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8842 PGK

2013 LTL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LTL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 1.0580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.7623.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2958 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8020 to the December average rate of 0.9953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0580 was up 29.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8153, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,290 PGK

2012 Average 3,859 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 3,811 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,478.78 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0525

0.7612

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL 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 0.8102, compared to 0.9583 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9583

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1109 PGK (High: 1.0199 / Low: 0.9090). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 PGK (High: 1.0040 / Low: 0.9854).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1109

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0183 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0183

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.0282) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7743), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2539 (+32.80%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.0282

2012 Avg (October) 0.7743

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8260	0.7802	0.8020
February	0.8238	0.7623	0.7968
March	0.8082	0.7747	0.7855
April	0.8287	0.7835	0.8100
May	0.8576	0.7983	0.8159
June	0.8720	0.8306	0.8511
July	0.8837	0.8302	0.8571
August	0.9159	0.8781	0.8970
September	1.0199	0.9090	0.9586
October	1.0580	0.9862	1.0282
November	1.0276	0.9978	1.0136
December	1.0040	0.9854	0.9953