2013 VEF to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4924 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3319 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4003 PGK

2013 VEF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the VEF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 21, valuing the pair at 0.4924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 27, dropping to 0.3319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1605 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4849 to the December average rate of 0.3986, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.4924 was down 0.75% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.4962, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,462 PGK

2012 Average 2,413 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,660 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 802.41 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.4993

0.3268

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

VEF 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 0.4095, compared to 0.3912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4095

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was March, with a trading range of 0.1605 PGK (High: 0.4924 / Low: 0.3319). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0088 PGK (High: 0.4032 / Low: 0.3944).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1605

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0088

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1106 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1106

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2013: 0.4518) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.4869), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0352 (-7.22%).

2013 Avg (March) 0.4518

2012 Avg (March) 0.4869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4910	0.4760	0.4849
February	0.4880	0.4669	0.4795
March	0.4924	0.3319	0.4518
April	0.3493	0.3331	0.3412
May	0.3619	0.3396	0.3449
June	0.3619	0.3465	0.3544
July	0.3653	0.3502	0.3595
August	0.3775	0.3623	0.3695
September	0.4139	0.3770	0.3937
October	0.4227	0.3995	0.4136
November	0.4187	0.4065	0.4122
December	0.4032	0.3944	0.3986