2013 PGK to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.5071 BOB

YEARLY LOW

2.6002 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.0483 BOB

2013 PGK to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 3.5071. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 2.6002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9069 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.3541 to the December average rate of 2.7559, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.5071 was up 2.43% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.4238, 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 17,536 BOB

2012 Average 16,755 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 13,001 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,534.67 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.4701

2.5824

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BOB 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 3.2812, compared to 2.8155 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4657 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2812

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8155

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2594 BOB (High: 2.9099 / Low: 2.6505). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 BOB (High: 2.7880 / Low: 2.7230).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2594

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0650

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 0.1811 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1811

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 3.3961) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.2919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1042 (+3.16%).

2013 Avg (February) 3.3961

2012 Avg (February) 3.2919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.4163	3.3140	3.3541
February	3.5071	3.3330	3.3961
March	3.3904	3.2451	3.3415
April	3.3211	3.1863	3.2540
May	3.2732	3.0685	3.2225
June	3.2009	3.0594	3.1188
July	3.1325	3.0032	3.0545
August	3.0274	2.9100	2.9716
September	2.9099	2.6505	2.7905
October	2.7489	2.6002	2.6563
November	2.6969	2.6295	2.6642
December	2.7880	2.7230	2.7559