YEARLY HIGH
0.9596 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.7698 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8487 PGK

2013 PEN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PEN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.9596. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.7698.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1897 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8166 to the December average rate of 0.9002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9596 was up 17.48% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8168, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,798 PGK
2012 Average 3,928 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 3,849 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 948.64 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9539
0.7839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.8134, compared to 0.8839 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0706 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8839

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0922 PGK (High: 0.9381 / Low: 0.8460). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 PGK (High: 0.9080 / Low: 0.8867).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0922
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0274 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0274

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.9397) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1442 (+18.13%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.9397
2012 Avg (October) 0.7955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8258 0.8016 0.8166
February 0.8132 0.7698 0.7981
March 0.8311 0.7936 0.8062
April 0.8401 0.8122 0.8269
May 0.8460 0.8075 0.8214
June 0.8392 0.7907 0.8110
July 0.8311 0.7921 0.8144
August 0.8462 0.8165 0.8302
September 0.9381 0.8460 0.8915
October 0.9596 0.9041 0.9397
November 0.9465 0.9150 0.9276
December 0.9080 0.8867 0.9002