YEARLY HIGH
0.0880 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0652 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0746 PGK

2013 MUR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MUR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.0880. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0228 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0680 to the December average rate of 0.0829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 21.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0880 was up 19.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0735, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 440 PGK
2012 Average 345 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 326 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114.17 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0875
0.0654
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.0689, compared to 0.0804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0115 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0088 PGK (High: 0.0853 / Low: 0.0764). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PGK (High: 0.0836 / Low: 0.0818).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0857) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0665), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0192 (+28.80%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0857
2012 Avg (October) 0.0665

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0689 0.0665 0.0680
February 0.0688 0.0652 0.0672
March 0.0701 0.0662 0.0674
April 0.0706 0.0672 0.0690
May 0.0730 0.0685 0.0697
June 0.0732 0.0702 0.0719
July 0.0744 0.0709 0.0728
August 0.0772 0.0737 0.0754
September 0.0853 0.0764 0.0804
October 0.0880 0.0818 0.0857
November 0.0871 0.0836 0.0850
December 0.0836 0.0818 0.0829