2013 PGK to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5444 MYR

YEARLY LOW

1.1897 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3796 MYR

2013 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.5444. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 1.1897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3546 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4585 to the December average rate of 1.2970, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5444 was down 1.01% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5602, 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 7,722 MYR

2012 Average 7,450 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 5,949 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,773.06 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5331

1.1916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MYR 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 1.4450, compared to 1.3142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1308 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4450

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1450 MYR (High: 1.3894 / Low: 1.2444). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0429 MYR (High: 1.4268 / Low: 1.3839).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1450

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0429

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0946 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0946

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.5047) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0611 (+4.23%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.5047

2012 Avg (February) 1.4435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4955	1.4319	1.4585
February	1.5444	1.4756	1.5047
March	1.5082	1.4327	1.4861
April	1.4699	1.3833	1.4200
May	1.4213	1.3517	1.3917
June	1.4458	1.3593	1.4089
July	1.4436	1.3887	1.4113
August	1.4268	1.3839	1.4092
September	1.3894	1.2444	1.3146
October	1.2703	1.1897	1.2200
November	1.2584	1.2081	1.2331
December	1.3267	1.2674	1.2970