YEARLY HIGH
1.2990 PEN
YEARLY LOW
1.0421 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1824 PEN

2013 PGK to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 1.2990. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 1.0421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2568 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2246 to the December average rate of 1.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.2990 was down 1.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.3206, 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 6,495 PEN
2012 Average 6,365 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 5,211 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,284.16 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.2720
1.0456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to PEN 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 1.2298, compared to 1.1349 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0949 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2298
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1349

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1161 PEN (High: 1.1821 / Low: 1.0660). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0264 PEN (High: 1.1278 / Low: 1.1014).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1161
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0264

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0817 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0817

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.2532) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.2814), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0282 (-2.20%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.2532
2012 Avg (February) 1.2814

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2475 1.2110 1.2246
February 1.2990 1.2297 1.2532
March 1.2600 1.2032 1.2405
April 1.2312 1.1904 1.2095
May 1.2385 1.1821 1.2177
June 1.2646 1.1917 1.2334
July 1.2624 1.2032 1.2282
August 1.2248 1.1817 1.2047
September 1.1821 1.0660 1.1230
October 1.1061 1.0421 1.0645
November 1.0929 1.0565 1.0782
December 1.1278 1.1014 1.1109