2013 PGK to BND Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6210 BND

YEARLY LOW

0.4670 BND

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5485 BND

2013 PGK to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.6210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 0.4670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1540 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5891 to the December average rate of 0.5022, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6210 was down 0.18% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6221, 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 3,105 BND

2012 Average 3,014 BND

Yearly Trough Low 2,335 BND

Transaction Impact: A difference of 770.18 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6142

0.4654

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PGK to BND 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 0.5839, compared to 0.5131 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0708 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5839

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5131

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0550 BND (High: 0.5368 / Low: 0.4818). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0149 BND (High: 0.5971 / Low: 0.5822).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0149

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 0.0367 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0367

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.6018) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.51%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.6018

2012 Avg (February) 0.5987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5971	0.5822	0.5891
February	0.6210	0.5903	0.6018
March	0.6041	0.5782	0.5959
April	0.5889	0.5645	0.5764
May	0.5861	0.5541	0.5754
June	0.5761	0.5497	0.5650
July	0.5758	0.5494	0.5604
August	0.5561	0.5370	0.5470
September	0.5368	0.4818	0.5104
October	0.4967	0.4670	0.4778
November	0.4897	0.4732	0.4809
December	0.5115	0.4941	0.5022