2013 NPR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0270 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0223 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0245 PGK

2013 NPR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the NPR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.0270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 0.0223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0240 to the December average rate of 0.0253, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0270 was down 0.25% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0271, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 135 PGK

2012 Average 122 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 112 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.51 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0267

0.0229

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 0.0242, compared to 0.0248 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0242

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0248

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0037 PGK (High: 0.0261 / Low: 0.0223). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 PGK (High: 0.0257 / Low: 0.0250).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0037

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0264) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0021 (+8.61%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0264

2012 Avg (October) 0.0243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0246	0.0233	0.0240
February	0.0246	0.0231	0.0239
March	0.0248	0.0235	0.0240
April	0.0253	0.0240	0.0247
May	0.0253	0.0243	0.0247
June	0.0252	0.0228	0.0240
July	0.0244	0.0230	0.0237
August	0.0237	0.0223	0.0232
September	0.0261	0.0223	0.0243
October	0.0270	0.0254	0.0264
November	0.0265	0.0255	0.0260
December	0.0257	0.0250	0.0253