2015 BAM to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6920 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.4220 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5692 PGK

2015 BAM to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BAM to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 14, valuing the pair at 1.6920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 14, dropping to 1.4220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2699 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5464 to the December average rate of 1.6634, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6920 was down 15.61% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.0050, 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 8,460 PGK

2014 Average 8,734 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 7,110 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,349.69 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6831

1.4472

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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 1.5215, compared to 1.6170 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6170

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1159 PGK (High: 1.6570 / Low: 1.5411). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0320 PGK (High: 1.5445 / Low: 1.5125).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1159

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0320

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0620 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0620

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 1.6608) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.6247), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0361 (+2.22%).

2015 Avg (October) 1.6608

2014 Avg (October) 1.6247

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6032	1.4883	1.5464
February	1.5445	1.5125	1.5288
March	1.5168	1.4220	1.4668
April	1.5355	1.4404	1.4795
May	1.5840	1.5111	1.5424
June	1.5866	1.5165	1.5651
July	1.5699	1.5265	1.5519
August	1.6570	1.5411	1.5804
September	1.6495	1.5990	1.6277
October	1.6920	1.6301	1.6608
November	1.6550	1.5977	1.6175
December	1.6828	1.6074	1.6634