YEARLY HIGH
0.0251 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0225 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0237 PGK

2015 JMD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the JMD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0251. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0226 to the December average rate of 0.0249, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0251 was down 3.40% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0260, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125 PGK
2014 Average 116 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 113 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.88 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0252
0.0224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 0.0231, compared to 0.0242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0231 / Low: 0.0226). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0245 / Low: 0.0242).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0000 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.0249) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0226), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+10.07%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.0249
2014 Avg (December) 0.0226

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0228 0.0225 0.0226
February 0.0231 0.0226 0.0228
March 0.0232 0.0229 0.0230
April 0.0235 0.0231 0.0233
May 0.0235 0.0232 0.0234
June 0.0238 0.0234 0.0236
July 0.0239 0.0236 0.0238
August 0.0240 0.0236 0.0237
September 0.0243 0.0237 0.0240
October 0.0245 0.0242 0.0243
November 0.0250 0.0244 0.0247
December 0.0251 0.0248 0.0249