YEARLY HIGH
9344.4156 STD
YEARLY LOW
6719.7436 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8113.2993 STD

2013 PGK to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 9344.4156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 27, dropping to 6719.7436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2624.6720 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8867.7326 to the December average rate of 7146.5402, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 9344.4156 was down 5.03% compared to the 2012 peak of 9839.7320, 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 46,722,078 STD
2012 Average 46,176,276 STD
Yearly Trough Low 33,598,718 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,123,360.22 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

9252.3013
6701.8418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to STD 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 8775.0960, compared to 7451.5027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1323.5933 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8775.0960
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7451.5027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 858.7417 STD (High: 7814.5226 / Low: 6955.7809). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 134.4768 STD (High: 7212.1985 / Low: 7077.7218).

September Spread (Volatile) ±858.7417
December Spread (Stable) ±134.4768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 510.3878 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -510.3878

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 8913.6111) against the same month in 2012 (average: 8856.0980), the exchange rate shifted by +57.5131 (+0.65%).

2013 Avg (February) 8913.6111
2012 Avg (February) 8856.0980

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9096.7715 8595.1244 8867.7326
February 9344.4156 8610.0930 8913.6111
March 9173.9097 8714.1674 9039.7630
April 9099.6558 8562.3810 8784.4434
May 8893.5269 8325.0204 8690.8437
June 8527.5887 8167.2942 8354.1820
July 8585.1875 8034.7105 8303.6430
August 8114.6700 7703.0704 7904.5807
September 7814.5226 6955.7809 7424.7679
October 7202.4649 6719.7436 6914.3801
November 7156.2625 6873.2254 7015.1042
December 7212.1985 7077.7218 7146.5402