2013 PGK to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 PGK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the PGK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 3545.2685. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 2601.6436.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 943.6249 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3411.2071 to the December average rate of 2779.1153, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3545.2685 was up 0.89% compared to the 2012 peak of 3513.8623, 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 GNF 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 3325.1769, compared to 2838.5440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 486.6329 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 267.9729 GNF (High: 2944.0830 / Low: 2676.1102). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 77.2045 GNF (High: 2732.5277 / Low: 2655.3231).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 193.0842 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 3442.0454) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3298.5549), the exchange rate shifted by +143.4905 (+4.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3471.5067 | 3351.1097 | 3411.2071 |
| February | 3545.2685 | 3381.0492 | 3442.0454 |
| March | 3454.8045 | 3296.4816 | 3402.4922 |
| April | 3408.1745 | 3217.0667 | 3299.3904 |
| May | 3331.5931 | 3094.7941 | 3258.9774 |
| June | 3218.2732 | 3082.9514 | 3136.9489 |
| July | 3171.2737 | 3026.3479 | 3074.7356 |
| August | 3066.2406 | 2942.2347 | 2998.0968 |
| September | 2944.0830 | 2676.1102 | 2805.0125 |
| October | 2791.6916 | 2601.6436 | 2679.5363 |
| November | 2732.5277 | 2655.3231 | 2694.7673 |
| December | 2817.0504 | 2737.6530 | 2779.1153 |