2013 PGK to SGD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6177 SGD

YEARLY LOW

0.4671 SGD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5486 SGD

2013 PGK to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 0.6177. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 26, dropping to 0.4671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1506 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5897 to the December average rate of 0.5021, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.6177 was down 0.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6219, 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 3,088 SGD

2012 Average 3,014 SGD

Yearly Trough Low 2,335 SGD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 753.04 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.6138

0.4655

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PGK to SGD 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 0.5841, compared to 0.5132 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0709 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5841

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5132

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0543 SGD (High: 0.5366 / Low: 0.4823). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 SGD (High: 0.5987 / Low: 0.5819).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0543

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.0365 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.6014) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5987), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+0.46%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.6014

2012 Avg (February) 0.5987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5987	0.5819	0.5897
February	0.6177	0.5906	0.6014
March	0.6046	0.5753	0.5957
April	0.5915	0.5639	0.5768
May	0.5859	0.5544	0.5755
June	0.5765	0.5506	0.5653
July	0.5771	0.5498	0.5606
August	0.5565	0.5367	0.5470
September	0.5366	0.4823	0.5105
October	0.4969	0.4671	0.4779
November	0.4896	0.4724	0.4811
December	0.5109	0.4939	0.5021