2013 SYP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0328 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0176 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0258 PGK

2013 SYP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SYP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 0.0328. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0176.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0152 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0294 to the December average rate of 0.0178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -39.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0328 was down 19.64% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0408, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 164 PGK

2012 Average 165 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 88 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.85 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0337

0.0164

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SYP 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 0.0302, compared to 0.0214 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0302

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0214

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was August, with a trading range of 0.0118 PGK (High: 0.0327 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0181 / Low: 0.0176).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0118

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2013: 0.0322) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0320), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.66%).

2013 Avg (July) 0.0322

2012 Avg (July) 0.0320

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0297	0.0288	0.0294
February	0.0295	0.0281	0.0290
March	0.0304	0.0292	0.0296
April	0.0313	0.0299	0.0305
May	0.0325	0.0304	0.0309
June	0.0325	0.0311	0.0318
July	0.0328	0.0314	0.0322
August	0.0327	0.0208	0.0217
September	0.0211	0.0185	0.0194
October	0.0194	0.0182	0.0189
November	0.0189	0.0183	0.0186
December	0.0181	0.0176	0.0178