2013 PGK to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9972 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.7521 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8774 BBD

2013 PGK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.9972. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.7521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2451 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9604 to the December average rate of 0.7974, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9972 was up 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,986 BBD

2012 Average 4,826 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,760 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,225.72 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9915

0.7485

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BBD 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 0.9397, compared to 0.8150 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1247 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9397

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8150

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0752 BBD (High: 0.8432 / Low: 0.7680). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 BBD (High: 0.8060 / Low: 0.7883).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0752

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0522 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0522

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.9713) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9548), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+1.73%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.9713

2012 Avg (February) 0.9548

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9784	0.9484	0.9604
February	0.9972	0.9544	0.9713
March	0.9717	0.9242	0.9561
April	0.9542	0.9101	0.9317
May	0.9359	0.8781	0.9218
June	0.9173	0.8781	0.8969
July	0.9073	0.8699	0.8844
August	0.8772	0.8420	0.8603
September	0.8432	0.7680	0.8081
October	0.7956	0.7521	0.7687
November	0.7822	0.7590	0.7712
December	0.8060	0.7883	0.7974