YEARLY HIGH
0.8736 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.6312 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7277 PGK

2013 PLN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PLN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 0.8736. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.6312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2424 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6700 to the December average rate of 0.8238, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.8736 was up 28.67% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.6790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 17,473 PGK
2012 Average 12,749 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 12,625 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,848.01 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.8674
0.6331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PLN to PGK 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 0.6698, compared to 0.7856 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6698
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7856

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0990 PGK (High: 0.8338 / Low: 0.7348). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0186 PGK (High: 0.8330 / Low: 0.8144).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0990
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0186

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0129 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0129

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.8479) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.6511), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1968 (+30.23%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.8479
2012 Avg (October) 0.6511

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6814 0.6583 0.6700
February 0.6810 0.6312 0.6599
March 0.6685 0.6393 0.6526
April 0.6893 0.6469 0.6761
May 0.6934 0.6600 0.6746
June 0.7073 0.6630 0.6858
July 0.7210 0.6625 0.6931
August 0.7471 0.7134 0.7322
September 0.8338 0.7348 0.7817
October 0.8736 0.8133 0.8479
November 0.8476 0.8216 0.8350
December 0.8330 0.8144 0.8238