2013 TOP to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2013.
2013 TOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013
During 2013, the TOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.4823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 1.1576.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3247 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2007 to the December average rate of 1.3503, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4823 was up 18.05% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.2557, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.
TOP to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.2184, compared to 1.3423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1240 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1863 PGK (High: 1.4447 / Low: 1.2584). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 PGK (High: 1.3705 / Low: 1.3353).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and June, 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 0.0798 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.4431) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.1828), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2603 (+22.00%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.2213 | 1.1737 | 1.2007 |
| February | 1.2077 | 1.1576 | 1.1908 |
| March | 1.2355 | 1.1805 | 1.1969 |
| April | 1.2618 | 1.1968 | 1.2327 |
| May | 1.3079 | 1.2205 | 1.2410 |
| June | 1.3082 | 1.1843 | 1.2480 |
| July | 1.2538 | 1.1908 | 1.2258 |
| August | 1.2839 | 1.2323 | 1.2559 |
| September | 1.4447 | 1.2584 | 1.3488 |
| October | 1.4823 | 1.3850 | 1.4431 |
| November | 1.4717 | 1.3794 | 1.4300 |
| December | 1.3705 | 1.3353 | 1.3503 |