YEARLY HIGH
0.3327 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2492 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2874 PGK

2013 MOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 4, valuing the pair at 0.3327. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.2492.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0835 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2610 to the December average rate of 0.3140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3327 was up 24.94% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.2663, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,664 PGK
2012 Average 1,297 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,246 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 417.58 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3327
0.2508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.2666, compared to 0.3082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0417 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2666
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0291 PGK (High: 0.3263 / Low: 0.2973). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 PGK (High: 0.3178 / Low: 0.3103).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0291
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

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 0.0108 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.3259) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2581), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0678 (+26.28%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.3259
2012 Avg (October) 0.2581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2641 0.2563 0.2610
February 0.2625 0.2492 0.2576
March 0.2694 0.2579 0.2617
April 0.2742 0.2633 0.2686
May 0.2849 0.2671 0.2713
June 0.2850 0.2732 0.2790
July 0.2880 0.2760 0.2832
August 0.2973 0.2857 0.2912
September 0.3263 0.2973 0.3103
October 0.3327 0.3147 0.3259
November 0.3291 0.3208 0.3248
December 0.3178 0.3103 0.3140