YEARLY HIGH
0.0306 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0221 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0256 PGK

2013 XPF to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the XPF to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 27, valuing the pair at 0.0306. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0232 to the December average rate of 0.0288, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0306 was up 30.04% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0235, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 153 PGK
2012 Average 112 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 110 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42.82 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0304
0.0220
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.0234, compared to 0.0277 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0234
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0277

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was September, with a trading range of 0.0032 PGK (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0263). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0290 / Low: 0.0284).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2013: 0.0297) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0073 (+32.74%).

2013 Avg (October) 0.0297
2012 Avg (October) 0.0224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0239 0.0226 0.0232
February 0.0238 0.0221 0.0231
March 0.0234 0.0224 0.0227
April 0.0240 0.0227 0.0234
May 0.0247 0.0230 0.0236
June 0.0252 0.0241 0.0246
July 0.0256 0.0240 0.0248
August 0.0265 0.0254 0.0259
September 0.0295 0.0263 0.0277
October 0.0306 0.0285 0.0297
November 0.0298 0.0289 0.0293
December 0.0290 0.0284 0.0288