2013 PGK to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1365 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.8659 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0141 WST

2013 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 1.1365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 24, dropping to 0.8659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2705 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0974 to the December average rate of 0.9264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1365 was down 3.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.1721, 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 5,682 WST

2012 Average 5,578 WST

Yearly Trough Low 4,330 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,352.74 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1272

0.8654

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to WST 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 1.0779, compared to 0.9503 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1275 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0779

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9503

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1023 WST (High: 0.9951 / Low: 0.8928). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0208 WST (High: 0.9378 / Low: 0.9170).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1023

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0208

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 0.0710 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0710

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 1.1053) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.0878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0175 (+1.61%).

2013 Avg (February) 1.1053

2012 Avg (February) 1.0878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1200	1.0804	1.0974
February	1.1365	1.0863	1.1053
March	1.1171	1.0630	1.0986
April	1.0972	1.0404	1.0631
May	1.0770	1.0095	1.0610
June	1.0651	1.0092	1.0417
July	1.0615	1.0186	1.0377
August	1.0349	0.9956	1.0143
September	0.9951	0.8928	0.9434
October	0.9232	0.8659	0.8872
November	0.9083	0.8699	0.8931
December	0.9378	0.9170	0.9264