YEARLY HIGH
39.6850 BDT
YEARLY LOW
29.2069 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
34.2805 BDT

2013 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 39.6850. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 29.2069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.4781 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.2575 to the December average rate of 30.9626, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 39.6850 was down 3.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 41.0110, 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 198,425 BDT
2012 Average 197,610 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 146,035 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52,390.60 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

39.1524
28.9949
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BDT 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 36.8997, compared to 31.6613 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.8997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.6613

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 2.9855 BDT (High: 32.7390 / Low: 29.7535). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7030 BDT (High: 31.3126 / Low: 30.6095).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.9855
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7030

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 2.0818 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0818

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 38.3060) against the same month in 2012 (average: 39.6764), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3704 (-3.45%).

2013 Avg (February) 38.3060
2012 Avg (February) 39.6764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 38.9891 37.7031 38.2575
February 39.6850 37.5598 38.3060
March 38.2853 36.4022 37.5917
April 37.0967 35.5966 36.3683
May 36.6042 34.1654 35.9477
June 35.6353 34.1722 34.9273
July 35.2962 33.8515 34.4113
August 34.1359 32.6802 33.4447
September 32.7390 29.7535 31.3629
October 30.8967 29.2069 29.8414
November 30.3048 29.5583 29.9450
December 31.3126 30.6095 30.9626