2013 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.5280 LKR

YEARLY LOW

49.3466 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

56.5723 LKR

2013 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 63.5280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 49.3466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.1814 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 60.9082 to the December average rate of 52.1546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 63.5280 was down 3.21% compared to the 2012 peak of 65.6363, 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 317,640 LKR

2012 Average 307,895 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 246,733 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 70,906.94 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

62.6742

49.2530

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LKR 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 59.5768, compared to 53.5677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.0090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 59.5768

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.5677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 5.3112 LKR (High: 55.9976 / Low: 50.6864). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1213 LKR (High: 52.7171 / Low: 51.5958).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.3112

December Spread (Stable) ±1.1213

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 3.2723 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.2723

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 61.5557) against the same month in 2012 (average: 56.0721), the exchange rate shifted by +5.4837 (+9.78%).

2013 Avg (February) 61.5557

2012 Avg (February) 56.0721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	62.4396	60.0526	60.9082
February	63.5280	60.3305	61.5557
March	61.8767	58.5847	60.6149
April	60.0779	57.6703	58.7214
May	59.1843	55.5512	58.2183
June	59.2582	55.5445	57.4421
July	59.2580	57.2521	58.0180
August	57.7535	55.9109	56.7851
September	55.9976	50.6864	53.5128
October	52.1903	49.3466	50.3714
November	51.2924	49.7557	50.5645
December	52.7171	51.5958	52.1546