YEARLY HIGH
0.0467 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0387 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0431 PGK

2015 KGS to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the KGS to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 0.0467. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 0.0387.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0080 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0438 to the December average rate of 0.0393, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0467 was down 15.15% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0551, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 234 PGK
2014 Average 241 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 193 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.19 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0465
0.0387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0440, compared to 0.0422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0440
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0032 PGK (High: 0.0434 / Low: 0.0402). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0423 / Low: 0.0417).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0032
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2015: 0.0456) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0498), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0041 (-8.31%).

2015 Avg (June) 0.0456
2014 Avg (June) 0.0498

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0443 0.0435 0.0438
February 0.0440 0.0430 0.0434
March 0.0432 0.0416 0.0427
April 0.0445 0.0413 0.0425
May 0.0466 0.0445 0.0458
June 0.0467 0.0443 0.0456
July 0.0454 0.0437 0.0444
August 0.0453 0.0426 0.0444
September 0.0434 0.0402 0.0419
October 0.0423 0.0417 0.0420
November 0.0423 0.0396 0.0411
December 0.0397 0.0387 0.0393