YEARLY HIGH
0.4164 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.3512 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3721 PGK

2014 BOB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BOB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.4164. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.3512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0652 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3616 to the December average rate of 0.3734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.4164 was up 8.26% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3846, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,082 PGK
2013 Average 1,654 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,756 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 325.93 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.4128
0.3480
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 0.3818, compared to 0.3624 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0194 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3818
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3624

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0646 PGK (High: 0.4158 / Low: 0.3512). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 PGK (High: 0.3610 / Low: 0.3578).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0646
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0316 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0316

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.4074) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0970 (+31.25%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.4074
2013 Avg (May) 0.3104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3640 0.3593 0.3616
February 0.3778 0.3637 0.3693
March 0.3903 0.3638 0.3785
April 0.4052 0.3833 0.3979
May 0.4164 0.4024 0.4074
June 0.4158 0.3512 0.3758
July 0.3547 0.3513 0.3534
August 0.3584 0.3544 0.3565
September 0.3610 0.3578 0.3588
October 0.3668 0.3592 0.3630
November 0.3718 0.3652 0.3689
December 0.3766 0.3696 0.3734