2013 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1548 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.8799 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9924 PGK

2013 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 24, valuing the pair at 1.1548. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 24, dropping to 0.8799.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2749 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9113 to the December average rate of 1.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.1548 was up 22.83% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.9402, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,774 PGK

2012 Average 4,484 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 4,400 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,374.63 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.1499

0.8826

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 0.9284, compared to 1.0563 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9284

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0563

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.1151 PGK (High: 1.1200 / Low: 1.0049). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 PGK (High: 1.0905 / Low: 1.0663).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1151

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0404 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 1.1276) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.8998), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2278 (+25.31%).

2013 Avg (October) 1.1276

2012 Avg (October) 0.8998

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9256	0.8928	0.9113
February	0.9205	0.8799	0.9048
March	0.9408	0.8952	0.9103
April	0.9612	0.9114	0.9408
May	0.9906	0.9285	0.9428
June	0.9908	0.9389	0.9602
July	0.9818	0.9421	0.9638
August	1.0045	0.9663	0.9861
September	1.1200	1.0049	1.0612
October	1.1548	1.0832	1.1276
November	1.1495	1.1009	1.1199
December	1.0905	1.0663	1.0795