2013 PGK to IRR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 PGK to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the PGK to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 10865.0759. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 5322.3507.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5542.7252 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5891.1275 to the December average rate of 9875.6858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 67.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 10865.0759 was up 78.86% compared to the 2012 peak of 6074.6384, 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 IRR 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 5769.8365, compared to 9155.7256 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3385.8892 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 5525.3334 IRR (High: 10865.0759 / Low: 5339.7425). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 179.9544 IRR (High: 5999.2249 / Low: 5819.2705).
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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 483.9952 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 10487.9347) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5948.4417), the exchange rate shifted by +4539.4930 (+76.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 5999.2249 | 5819.2705 | 5891.1275 |
| February | 6171.5584 | 5853.9604 | 5968.0186 |
| March | 5960.1650 | 5705.5539 | 5872.2814 |
| April | 5840.5856 | 5595.2646 | 5718.3488 |
| May | 5755.2567 | 5390.8289 | 5662.5278 |
| June | 5622.9209 | 5386.5993 | 5506.7145 |
| July | 5567.5684 | 5322.3507 | 5421.5921 |
| August | 10865.0759 | 5339.7425 | 10487.9347 |
| September | 10445.4332 | 9513.3914 | 10020.5228 |
| October | 9867.4294 | 9322.9923 | 9536.5275 |
| November | 9720.0758 | 9463.9482 | 9592.0908 |
| December | 9979.9801 | 9769.2010 | 9875.6858 |