YEARLY HIGH
185.9730 KMF
YEARLY LOW
134.6315 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
162.7959 KMF

2013 PGK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 185.9730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 134.6315.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 51.3415 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 177.9543 to the December average rate of 143.1961, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 185.9730 was down 6.71% compared to the 2012 peak of 199.3469, 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 929,865 KMF
2012 Average 924,927 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 673,158 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 256,707.62 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

185.7358
134.3968
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KMF 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 176.0698, compared to 149.5220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.5478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 176.0698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 149.5220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 17.0482 KMF (High: 156.7415 / Low: 139.6933). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8151 KMF (High: 144.7064 / Low: 141.8914).

September Spread (Volatile) ±17.0482
December Spread (Stable) ±2.8151

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 10.5168 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 178.7605) against the same month in 2012 (average: 177.5671), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1934 (+0.67%).

2013 Avg (February) 178.7605
2012 Avg (February) 177.5671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 182.7672 172.5440 177.9543
February 185.9730 172.1250 178.7605
March 184.1816 176.5963 181.4575
April 181.8698 172.1943 176.0164
May 178.6166 166.6787 174.8800
June 171.1943 163.5393 167.3498
July 172.8663 161.3870 166.4564
August 162.2885 155.6554 158.9847
September 156.7415 139.6933 149.1919
October 144.5896 134.6315 138.6750
November 142.8674 138.5776 140.6278
December 144.7064 141.8914 143.1961