YEARLY HIGH
3966.6284 LAK
YEARLY LOW
2952.7612 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3441.8352 LAK

2013 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 3966.6284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 2952.7612.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1013.8672 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3820.2853 to the December average rate of 3194.8635, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 3966.6284 was up 0.73% compared to the 2012 peak of 3937.9994, 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 19,833,142 LAK
2012 Average 19,290,289 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 14,763,806 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,069,336.01 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

3928.5623
2944.2862
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LAK 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 3673.8287, compared to 3209.8416 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 463.9871 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3673.8287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3209.8416

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 291.8179 LAK (High: 3305.2226 / Low: 3013.4047). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 85.9657 LAK (High: 3242.1433 / Low: 3156.1776).

September Spread (Volatile) ±291.8179
December Spread (Stable) ±85.9657

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 189.5548 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -189.5548

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 3846.5393) against the same month in 2012 (average: 3811.2468), the exchange rate shifted by +35.2925 (+0.93%).

2013 Avg (February) 3846.5393
2012 Avg (February) 3811.2468

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3899.7450 3769.3491 3820.2853
February 3966.6284 3784.0799 3846.5393
March 3828.9859 3635.8488 3757.5137
April 3731.2722 3513.1351 3621.1840
May 3643.0451 3371.9972 3538.2074
June 3528.5404 3372.4897 3459.2424
July 3520.2288 3387.2430 3442.5927
August 3423.1306 3297.7436 3360.7339
September 3305.2226 3013.4047 3171.1791
October 3128.8115 2952.7612 3026.3092
November 3121.5773 3003.4844 3063.3714
December 3242.1433 3156.1776 3194.8635