YEARLY HIGH
1.0352 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.8267 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9426 BRL

2013 PGK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 19, valuing the pair at 1.0352. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 18, dropping to 0.8267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2085 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9762 to the December average rate of 0.9357, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.0352 was up 0.30% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.0321, 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 5,176 BRL
2012 Average 4,716 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 4,133 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,042.64 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.0231
0.8254
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BRL 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 0.9546, compared to 0.9305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0240 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9546
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1493 BRL (High: 1.0035 / Low: 0.8542). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0338 BRL (High: 0.9507 / Low: 0.9170).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1493
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0338

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0884 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0884

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 1.0066) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.9823), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+2.47%).

2013 Avg (August) 1.0066
2012 Avg (August) 0.9823

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0020 0.9442 0.9762
February 0.9846 0.9432 0.9586
March 0.9640 0.9286 0.9493
April 0.9631 0.9129 0.9314
May 0.9507 0.9170 0.9373
June 1.0044 0.9366 0.9747
July 1.0234 0.9725 0.9951
August 1.0352 0.9890 1.0066
September 1.0035 0.8542 0.9182
October 0.8786 0.8267 0.8419
November 0.9102 0.8551 0.8858
December 0.9540 0.9184 0.9357