YEARLY HIGH
2.0050 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.5880 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7471 PGK

2014 BAM to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BAM to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 2.0050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.5880.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4169 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7402 to the December average rate of 1.6235, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.0050 was up 7.39% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.8670, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,025 PGK
2013 Average 7,804 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 7,940 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,084.68 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0113
1.5882
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BAM 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 1.8485, compared to 1.6458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8485
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.3142 PGK (High: 2.0008 / Low: 1.6866). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 PGK (High: 1.6386 / Low: 1.6139).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3142
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1714 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1714

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.9760) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5369 (+37.31%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.9760
2013 Avg (May) 1.4391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7694 1.7293 1.7402
February 1.8346 1.7364 1.7808
March 1.9129 1.7732 1.8486
April 1.9819 1.8684 1.9407
May 2.0050 1.9561 1.9760
June 2.0008 1.6866 1.8046
July 1.7022 1.6760 1.6905
August 1.6873 1.6585 1.6769
September 1.6698 1.6019 1.6346
October 1.6499 1.5972 1.6247
November 1.6386 1.6139 1.6246
December 1.6547 1.5880 1.6235