2013 PGK to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

149.5619 MRO

YEARLY LOW

110.1208 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

128.7467 MRO

2013 PGK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 149.5619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 110.1208.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.4410 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 144.6684 to the December average rate of 116.2628, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 149.5619 was up 1.08% compared to the 2012 peak of 147.9650, 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 747,809 MRO

2012 Average 711,984 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 550,604 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 197,205.16 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

148.5406

111.9358

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MRO 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 136.4548, compared to 121.0387 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 15.4161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 136.4548

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 121.0387

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 19.5834 MRO (High: 139.7829 / Low: 120.1994). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.8419 MRO (High: 117.6572 / Low: 114.8154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.5834

December Spread (Stable) ±2.8419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 10.5836 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -10.5836

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 145.4902) against the same month in 2012 (average: 138.8798), the exchange rate shifted by +6.6104 (+4.76%).

2013 Avg (February) 145.4902

2012 Avg (February) 138.8798

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	147.4393	142.4097	144.6684
February	149.5619	142.6950	145.4902
March	143.0255	131.1780	138.1623
April	132.6270	120.7445	127.5788
May	139.7829	120.1994	128.9368
June	138.1863	129.8658	133.8923
July	135.6617	127.0100	131.6363
August	131.7380	124.2502	129.2348
September	125.1804	110.1208	118.9424
October	120.2323	111.8512	115.1696
November	117.4908	112.7831	114.9862
December	117.6572	114.8154	116.2628