2013 PGK to BWP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 PGK to BWP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the PGK to BWP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 4.0250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 3.1736.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8513 BWP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8071 to the December average rate of 3.4698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 4.0250 was up 3.13% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.9030, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
PGK to BWP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.8512, compared to 3.5003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3509 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.3855 BWP (High: 3.6681 / Low: 3.2826). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0768 BWP (High: 3.7414 / Low: 3.6647).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and March, 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 0.2403 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 3.8905) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3.4562), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4343 (+12.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8527 | 3.7573 | 3.8071 |
| February | 4.0250 | 3.8054 | 3.8905 |
| March | 3.9651 | 3.8420 | 3.9277 |
| April | 3.9083 | 3.7218 | 3.8044 |
| May | 3.9025 | 3.7444 | 3.8221 |
| June | 3.9749 | 3.7329 | 3.8554 |
| July | 3.9182 | 3.6781 | 3.7915 |
| August | 3.7414 | 3.6647 | 3.6968 |
| September | 3.6681 | 3.2826 | 3.4565 |
| October | 3.3819 | 3.1736 | 3.2583 |
| November | 3.3979 | 3.2689 | 3.3286 |
| December | 3.5272 | 3.4067 | 3.4698 |