2013 QAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7304 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.5509 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6306 PGK

2013 QAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the QAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.7304. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.5509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1795 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5720 to the December average rate of 0.6889, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7304 was up 24.84% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.5850, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,652 PGK

2012 Average 2,846 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,754 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 897.40 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7296

0.5507

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 0.5851, compared to 0.6760 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0909 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5851

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6760

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0630 PGK (High: 0.7153 / Low: 0.6522). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 PGK (High: 0.6969 / Low: 0.6814).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0630

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.7147) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.5659), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1489 (+26.31%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.7147

2012 Avg (October) 0.5659

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5793	0.5614	0.5720
February	0.5756	0.5509	0.5657
March	0.5943	0.5653	0.5746
April	0.6036	0.5757	0.5897
May	0.6254	0.5870	0.5961
June	0.6255	0.5987	0.6124
July	0.6315	0.6054	0.6212
August	0.6523	0.6261	0.6386
September	0.7153	0.6522	0.6804
October	0.7304	0.6904	0.7147
November	0.7239	0.7023	0.7124
December	0.6969	0.6814	0.6889