YEARLY HIGH
23.7519 KGS
YEARLY LOW
18.3600 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.2306 KGS

2013 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 23.7519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 18.3600.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.3919 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.8050 to the December average rate of 19.6370, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 23.7519 was up 2.10% compared to the 2012 peak of 23.2625, 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 118,759 KGS
2012 Average 112,672 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 91,800 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,959.29 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

23.6640
18.2669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KGS 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 22.5486, compared to 19.9127 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6359 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5486
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9127

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 1.9566 KGS (High: 20.6269 / Low: 18.6703). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5884 KGS (High: 19.8827 / Low: 19.2942).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.9566
December Spread (Stable) ±0.5884

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 1.1891 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1891

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 23.2142) against the same month in 2012 (average: 22.3310), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8833 (+3.96%).

2013 Avg (February) 23.2142
2012 Avg (February) 22.3310

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.1856 22.5391 22.8050
February 23.7519 22.8446 23.2142
March 23.1465 22.1357 22.8618
April 22.8705 22.0136 22.4537
May 22.5260 21.1760 22.2106
June 22.2896 21.1819 21.7461
July 22.0554 21.2716 21.6086
August 21.4675 20.4915 20.9641
September 20.6269 18.6703 19.7750
October 19.4533 18.3600 18.7167
November 19.0936 18.4451 18.7749
December 19.8827 19.2942 19.6370