YEARLY HIGH
0.1411 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.1062 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1245 KWD

2013 PGK to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.1411. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.1062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0349 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1352 to the December average rate of 0.1127, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.1411 was up 2.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.1383, 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 706 KWD
2012 Average 676 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 531 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 174.48 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.1399
0.1057
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to KWD 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 0.1334, compared to 0.1157 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0177 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1334
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1157

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0116 KWD (High: 0.1203 / Low: 0.1087). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 KWD (High: 0.1138 / Low: 0.1114).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0116
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.1370) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.1325), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0045 (+3.42%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.1370
2012 Avg (February) 0.1325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1378 0.1335 0.1352
February 0.1411 0.1343 0.1370
March 0.1378 0.1316 0.1360
April 0.1363 0.1297 0.1328
May 0.1337 0.1256 0.1316
June 0.1304 0.1250 0.1276
July 0.1296 0.1239 0.1262
August 0.1248 0.1201 0.1224
September 0.1203 0.1087 0.1149
October 0.1125 0.1062 0.1086
November 0.1107 0.1075 0.1091
December 0.1138 0.1114 0.1127