YEARLY HIGH
0.0835 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0659 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0720 PGK

2013 RUB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the RUB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 0.0835. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0659.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0176 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0689 to the December average rate of 0.0763, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.79% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0835 was up 15.72% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 417 PGK
2012 Average 334 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 329 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 87.94 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0825
0.0666
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB 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 0.0686, compared to 0.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0686
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0092 PGK (High: 0.0805 / Low: 0.0713). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 PGK (High: 0.0770 / Low: 0.0757).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0812) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0662), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0149 (+22.57%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0812
2012 Avg (October) 0.0662

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0701 0.0670 0.0689
February 0.0699 0.0659 0.0682
March 0.0700 0.0670 0.0679
April 0.0703 0.0664 0.0685
May 0.0719 0.0681 0.0693
June 0.0714 0.0670 0.0690
July 0.0710 0.0665 0.0690
August 0.0715 0.0693 0.0705
September 0.0805 0.0713 0.0761
October 0.0835 0.0777 0.0812
November 0.0813 0.0773 0.0793
December 0.0770 0.0757 0.0763