YEARLY HIGH
1.8559 ILS
YEARLY LOW
1.3303 ILS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5859 ILS

2013 PGK to ILS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to ILS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.8559. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 1.3303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5257 ILS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7945 to the December average rate of 1.3965, the exchange rate registered a net change of -22.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.8559 was down 6.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.9899, 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 9,280 ILS
2012 Average 9,300 ILS
Yearly Trough Low 6,651 ILS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,628.28 ILS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.8380
1.3162
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to ILS 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 1.7230, compared to 1.4487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2743 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7230
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1684 ILS (High: 1.5263 / Low: 1.3579). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 ILS (High: 1.4098 / Low: 1.3807).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1684
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

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 0.0953 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0953

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.7940) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7841), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0099 (+0.55%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.7940
2012 Avg (February) 1.7841

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8371 1.7673 1.7945
February 1.8559 1.7583 1.7940
March 1.8141 1.6810 1.7602
April 1.7294 1.6420 1.6873
May 1.7124 1.6189 1.6739
June 1.6629 1.5953 1.6282
July 1.6504 1.5545 1.5931
August 1.5600 1.5135 1.5375
September 1.5263 1.3579 1.4422
October 1.4146 1.3303 1.3597
November 1.3785 1.3416 1.3635
December 1.4098 1.3807 1.3965