YEARLY HIGH
2.1569 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.5765 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8191 PGK

2013 LYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 2.1569. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.5765.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5804 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6574 to the December average rate of 2.0284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1569 was up 24.12% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7378, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,785 PGK
2012 Average 8,252 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,883 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,902.18 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1448
1.5849
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 1.6746, compared to 1.9635 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2889 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6746
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9635

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2242 PGK (High: 2.0867 / Low: 1.8625). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0381 PGK (High: 2.0458 / Low: 2.0077).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2242
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0381

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0535 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0535

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.0982) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6498), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4483 (+27.18%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.0982
2012 Avg (October) 1.6498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6795 1.6217 1.6574
February 1.6694 1.5765 1.6315
March 1.6785 1.6098 1.6337
April 1.7134 1.6337 1.6733
May 1.7802 1.6624 1.6947
June 1.7905 1.7226 1.7569
July 1.8123 1.7258 1.7703
August 1.8824 1.7979 1.8393
September 2.0867 1.8625 1.9629
October 2.1569 2.0192 2.0982
November 2.1424 2.0402 2.0819
December 2.0458 2.0077 2.0284