YEARLY HIGH
456.6781 CDF
YEARLY LOW
348.3223 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
404.6358 CDF

2013 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 25, valuing the pair at 456.6781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 4, dropping to 348.3223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 108.3558 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 442.4532 to the December average rate of 368.0919, the exchange rate registered a net change of -16.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 456.6781 was up 0.36% compared to the 2012 peak of 455.0232, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,283,391 CDF
2012 Average 2,219,737 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 1,741,611 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 541,779.20 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

455.7337
346.4644
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to CDF 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 433.0453, compared to 376.2263 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 56.8190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 433.0453
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 376.2263

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 35.5854 CDF (High: 390.0651 / Low: 354.4797). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8175 CDF (High: 372.3973 / Low: 363.5798).

September Spread (Volatile) ±35.5854
December Spread (Stable) ±8.8175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 22.1749 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -22.1749

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2013: 446.6279) against the same month in 2012 (average: 437.0390), the exchange rate shifted by +9.5889 (+2.19%).

2013 Avg (February) 446.6279
2012 Avg (February) 437.0390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 451.2931 437.4144 442.4532
February 456.6781 439.2424 446.6279
March 450.0855 429.1803 442.5324
April 436.5958 421.0670 428.8797
May 431.9021 403.5086 424.4232
June 422.4443 404.5582 413.3553
July 418.2775 400.1690 407.4934
August 403.1532 388.7384 396.0277
September 390.0651 354.4797 373.8528
October 368.0235 348.3223 355.5701
November 361.2290 351.9099 356.3217
December 372.3973 363.5798 368.0919