YEARLY HIGH
0.8481 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.6200 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7352 PGK

2015 GHS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the GHS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.8481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.6200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2281 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7976 to the December average rate of 0.7844, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8481 was down 20.51% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0669, 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 4,241 PGK
2014 Average 4,309 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 3,100 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,140.57 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8137
0.6200
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 0.7190, compared to 0.7513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7190
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was July, with a trading range of 0.2209 PGK (High: 0.8481 / Low: 0.6272). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0111 PGK (High: 0.7028 / Low: 0.6917).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.2209
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0111

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0771 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0771

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 0.7675) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7235), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0440 (+6.08%).

2015 Avg (July) 0.7675
2014 Avg (July) 0.7235

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8107 0.7804 0.7976
February 0.7909 0.7568 0.7696
March 0.7564 0.6995 0.7283
April 0.7028 0.6917 0.6985
May 0.6982 0.6682 0.6841
June 0.6644 0.6200 0.6361
July 0.8481 0.6272 0.7675
August 0.7310 0.6468 0.6904
September 0.7620 0.6953 0.7305
October 0.7769 0.7418 0.7622
November 0.7837 0.7602 0.7726
December 0.7926 0.7762 0.7844