YEARLY HIGH
1.0669 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.6361 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8628 PGK

2014 GHS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the GHS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.0669. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 0.6361.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4308 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0486 to the December average rate of 0.8054, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.0669 was down 12.53% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.2198, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,335 PGK
2013 Average 5,554 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 3,181 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,154.03 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.0857
0.6410
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GHS 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 0.9798, compared to 0.7458 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7458

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.2112 PGK (High: 0.9520 / Low: 0.7409). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 PGK (High: 0.8132 / Low: 0.7962).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2112
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 0.1312 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1312

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.0486) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0951), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0465 (-4.24%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.0486
2013 Avg (January) 1.0951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0669 1.0254 1.0486
February 1.0514 1.0083 1.0240
March 1.0411 0.9480 1.0094
April 1.0251 0.9803 0.9946
May 0.9908 0.9397 0.9668
June 0.9520 0.7409 0.8356
July 0.7473 0.6932 0.7235
August 0.7260 0.6361 0.6780
September 0.7613 0.6527 0.6973
October 0.7874 0.7612 0.7764
November 0.8004 0.7779 0.7939
December 0.8132 0.7962 0.8054