YEARLY HIGH
0.0077 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0063 PGK

2013 MWK to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MWK to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 27, valuing the pair at 0.0077. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0062 to the December average rate of 0.0060, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0077 was down 40.95% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 39 PGK
2012 Average 45 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 26 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.68 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0076
0.0051
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0059, compared to 0.0068 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0059
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0068

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0015 PGK (High: 0.0068 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0056 / Low: 0.0054).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0074) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0071), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+3.81%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0074
2012 Avg (September) 0.0071

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0065 0.0058 0.0062
February 0.0058 0.0053 0.0056
March 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055
April 0.0055 0.0052 0.0053
May 0.0068 0.0053 0.0059
June 0.0070 0.0066 0.0068
July 0.0071 0.0067 0.0069
August 0.0072 0.0069 0.0070
September 0.0077 0.0070 0.0074
October 0.0072 0.0065 0.0070
November 0.0068 0.0063 0.0065
December 0.0062 0.0058 0.0060