YEARLY HIGH
3.3573 EGP
YEARLY LOW
2.5924 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0133 EGP

2013 PGK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 3.3573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 2.5924.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7649 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1464 to the December average rate of 2.7514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3.3573 was up 8.57% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.0922, 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 16,786 EGP
2012 Average 14,647 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 12,962 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,824.54 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3.3274
2.5870
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to EGP 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 3.2012, compared to 2.8253 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2012
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8253

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2954 EGP (High: 2.9417 / Low: 2.6463). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0764 EGP (High: 2.6910 / Low: 2.6146).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2954
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0764

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 0.2157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 3.2657) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.8809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3848 (+13.36%).

2013 Avg (February) 3.2657
2012 Avg (February) 2.8809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2227 3.0805 3.1464
February 3.3573 3.1999 3.2657
March 3.2783 3.1577 3.2412
April 3.2570 3.1511 3.2044
May 3.2591 3.0665 3.2105
June 3.2073 3.0665 3.1391
July 3.1866 3.0452 3.0990
August 3.0651 2.9410 3.0062
September 2.9417 2.6463 2.7905
October 2.7414 2.5924 2.6487
November 2.6910 2.6146 2.6562
December 2.7966 2.7129 2.7514