2013 PGK to TOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8639 TOP

YEARLY LOW

0.6746 TOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7847 TOP

2013 PGK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 0.8639. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.6746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1893 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8329 to the December average rate of 0.7406, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8639 was down 2.23% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8836, 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 4,319 TOP

2012 Average 4,194 TOP

Yearly Trough Low 3,373 TOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 946.29 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8545

0.6785

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to TOP 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 0.8213, compared to 0.7481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0732 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8213

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1025 TOP (High: 0.7947 / Low: 0.6922). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0192 TOP (High: 0.7489 / Low: 0.7297).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1025

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0192

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 0.0536 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0536

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 0.8399) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+3.96%).

2013 Avg (February) 0.8399

2012 Avg (February) 0.8079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8520	0.8188	0.8329
February	0.8639	0.8280	0.8399
March	0.8471	0.8094	0.8356
April	0.8356	0.7925	0.8114
May	0.8194	0.7646	0.8061
June	0.8444	0.7644	0.8018
July	0.8398	0.7976	0.8160
August	0.8115	0.7789	0.7964
September	0.7947	0.6922	0.7428
October	0.7220	0.6746	0.6932
November	0.7250	0.6795	0.6995
December	0.7489	0.7297	0.7406