YEARLY HIGH
0.9844 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.7423 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8498 PGK

2013 XCD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XCD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 0.9844. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.7423.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2421 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7708 to the December average rate of 0.9285, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.9844 was up 24.77% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.7889, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,922 PGK
2012 Average 3,836 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 3,712 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,210.35 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.9835
0.7421
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 0.7885, compared to 0.9111 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7885
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0859 PGK (High: 0.9639 / Low: 0.8780). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 PGK (High: 0.9391 / Low: 0.9185).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0859
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

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 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.9634) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7625), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2008 (+26.34%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.9634
2012 Avg (October) 0.7625

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7805 0.7566 0.7708
February 0.7756 0.7423 0.7623
March 0.8009 0.7617 0.7743
April 0.8134 0.7758 0.7947
May 0.8430 0.7909 0.8033
June 0.8431 0.8069 0.8255
July 0.8511 0.8159 0.8372
August 0.8794 0.8439 0.8607
September 0.9639 0.8780 0.9169
October 0.9844 0.9305 0.9634
November 0.9754 0.9465 0.9601
December 0.9391 0.9185 0.9285