2013 PGK to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3010 SDG

YEARLY LOW

1.6587 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9807 SDG

2013 PGK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 2.3010. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 1.6587.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6423 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1182 to the December average rate of 2.2731, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3010 was up 6.16% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.1675, 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 11,505 SDG

2012 Average 8,454 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 8,293 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,211.68 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3310

1.6366

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SDG 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 2.0730, compared to 1.8884 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1846 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0730

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8884

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.5466 SDG (High: 2.2235 / Low: 1.6770). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 SDG (High: 2.3010 / Low: 2.2469).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5466

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

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 0.1154 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1154

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.2731) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.1424), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1307 (+6.10%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.2731

2012 Avg (December) 2.1424

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1566	2.0933	2.1182
February	2.2119	2.1050	2.1445
March	2.1434	2.0465	2.1099
April	2.0994	2.0111	2.0552
May	2.0680	1.9352	2.0338
June	2.0193	1.9337	1.9763
July	2.0004	1.9154	1.9484
August	1.9321	1.8558	1.8955
September	1.8563	1.6913	1.7801
October	1.7541	1.6587	1.6944
November	2.2235	1.6770	1.7388
December	2.3010	2.2469	2.2731