YEARLY HIGH
37.1044 LRD
YEARLY LOW
29.6781 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
33.5348 LRD

2013 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 37.1044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 29.6781.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4263 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.5355 to the December average rate of 32.2166, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 37.1044 was up 0.98% compared to the 2012 peak of 36.7448, 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 185,522 LRD
2012 Average 177,809 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 148,390 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,131.75 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

36.6299
30.2767
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LRD 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 35.0197, compared to 32.0500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9697 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.0197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 32.0500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 3.6518 LRD (High: 33.3299 / Low: 29.6781). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7038 LRD (High: 32.5166 / Low: 31.8128).

September Spread (Volatile) ±3.6518
December Spread (Stable) ±0.7038

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 1.5235 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 36.1005) against the same month in 2012 (average: 34.9615), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1390 (+3.26%).

2013 Avg (February) 36.1005
2012 Avg (February) 34.9615

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 36.1064 35.1805 35.5355
February 37.1044 35.3912 36.1005
March 36.1940 34.3112 35.5384
April 35.4514 33.8780 34.7111
May 35.3325 32.8006 34.4850
June 34.7004 32.8100 33.7475
July 34.1757 32.4795 33.2150
August 34.0134 32.1798 33.2524
September 33.3299 29.6781 31.7289
October 31.9781 30.1281 30.8062
November 31.5086 30.5053 31.0810
December 32.5166 31.8128 32.2166