2013 SBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3742 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2826 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3209 PGK

2013 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.3742. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.2826.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0916 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2935 to the December average rate of 0.3488, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.3742 was up 24.24% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.3012, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,871 PGK

2012 Average 1,453 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,413 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 458.04 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.3709

0.2831

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.2977, compared to 0.3441 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0465 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2977

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3441

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0355 PGK (High: 0.3663 / Low: 0.3308). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0117 PGK (High: 0.3546 / Low: 0.3429).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0355

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0117

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 0.0122 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0122

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.3636) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.2892), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0744 (+25.74%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.3636

2012 Avg (October) 0.2892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2976	0.2857	0.2935
February	0.2962	0.2826	0.2905
March	0.3011	0.2880	0.2935
April	0.3036	0.2899	0.2973
May	0.3167	0.2921	0.3008
June	0.3168	0.3032	0.3104
July	0.3237	0.3065	0.3174
August	0.3342	0.3178	0.3264
September	0.3663	0.3308	0.3474
October	0.3742	0.3477	0.3636
November	0.3673	0.3552	0.3610
December	0.3546	0.3429	0.3488