2013 SGD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.1410 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.6190 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8347 PGK

2013 SGD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SGD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 26, valuing the pair at 2.1410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 1.6190.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5220 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6959 to the December average rate of 1.9919, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.1410 was up 25.35% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.7081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,705 PGK

2012 Average 8,295 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 8,095 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,610.13 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.1365

1.6198

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SGD 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 1.7132, compared to 1.9563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2431 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.2100 PGK (High: 2.0734 / Low: 1.8635). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0482 PGK (High: 1.7185 / Low: 1.6703).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2100

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0482

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 0.0869 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0869

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 2.0934) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.6833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4101 (+24.36%).

2013 Avg (October) 2.0934

2012 Avg (October) 1.6833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7185	1.6703	1.6959
February	1.6931	1.6190	1.6629
March	1.7382	1.6541	1.6789
April	1.7734	1.6906	1.7340
May	1.8036	1.7068	1.7382
June	1.8161	1.7346	1.7691
July	1.8187	1.7329	1.7843
August	1.8634	1.7969	1.8282
September	2.0734	1.8635	1.9613
October	2.1410	2.0123	2.0934
November	2.1169	2.0426	2.0788
December	2.0246	1.9575	1.9919