YEARLY HIGH
0.8405 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.6475 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7283 PGK

2013 MYR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MYR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.8405. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.6475.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1930 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6857 to the December average rate of 0.7712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8405 was up 19.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7042, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 16,810 PGK
2012 Average 13,428 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 12,950 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,859.98 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8355
0.6492
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.6928, compared to 0.7637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6928
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0839 PGK (High: 0.8036 / Low: 0.7197). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0217 PGK (High: 0.7226 / Low: 0.7009).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0839
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0217

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0400 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.8200) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6748), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1452 (+21.52%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.8200
2012 Avg (October) 0.6748

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6984 0.6687 0.6857
February 0.6777 0.6475 0.6647
March 0.6980 0.6630 0.6730
April 0.7229 0.6803 0.7045
May 0.7398 0.7036 0.7187
June 0.7357 0.6917 0.7100
July 0.7201 0.6927 0.7087
August 0.7226 0.7009 0.7097
September 0.8036 0.7197 0.7619
October 0.8405 0.7872 0.8200
November 0.8278 0.7947 0.8111
December 0.7890 0.7538 0.7712