YEARLY HIGH
0.5108 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.3873 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4513 CAD

2013 PGK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.5108. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.3873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1236 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4764 to the December average rate of 0.4241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.5108 was up 2.22% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4998, 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 2,554 CAD
2012 Average 2,412 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 1,936 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 617.78 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4988
0.3891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CAD 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 0.4772, compared to 0.4255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0517 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4772
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0475 CAD (High: 0.4436 / Low: 0.3961). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 CAD (High: 0.4296 / Low: 0.4185).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0475
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.4897) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4762), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0134 (+2.82%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.4897
2012 Avg (February) 0.4762

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4861 0.4682 0.4764
February 0.5108 0.4755 0.4897
March 0.4991 0.4722 0.4895
April 0.4840 0.4645 0.4745
May 0.4787 0.4543 0.4701
June 0.4761 0.4534 0.4630
July 0.4769 0.4471 0.4603
August 0.4547 0.4425 0.4474
September 0.4436 0.3961 0.4186
October 0.4121 0.3873 0.3982
November 0.4139 0.3967 0.4043
December 0.4296 0.4185 0.4241