YEARLY HIGH
10865.0759 IRR
YEARLY LOW
5322.3507 IRR
YEARLY AVERAGE
7462.7810 IRR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 54,325,380 IRR
2012 Average 29,129,582 IRR
Yearly Trough Low 26,611,754 IRR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 27,713,626.00 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

10994.5689
4914.9579
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5769.8365
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9155.7256

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

August Spread (Volatile) ±5525.3334
January Spread (Stable) ±179.9544

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 483.9952 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -483.9952

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2013 Avg (August) 10487.9347
2012 Avg (August) 5948.4417

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