YEARLY HIGH
0.0221 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0186 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0197 PGK

2014 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.0221. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 0.0186.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0191 to the December average rate of 0.0197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.87% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0221 was up 8.89% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0203, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110 PGK
2013 Average 89 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 93 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.29 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0219
0.0185
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR 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 0.0202, compared to 0.0192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0202
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 PGK (High: 0.0220 / Low: 0.0186). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0188 / Low: 0.0186).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0216) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0044 (+25.62%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0216
2013 Avg (May) 0.0172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0193 0.0190 0.0191
February 0.0200 0.0193 0.0195
March 0.0207 0.0192 0.0200
April 0.0214 0.0203 0.0211
May 0.0221 0.0213 0.0216
June 0.0220 0.0186 0.0199
July 0.0188 0.0186 0.0188
August 0.0190 0.0188 0.0189
September 0.0192 0.0190 0.0190
October 0.0193 0.0190 0.0192
November 0.0196 0.0193 0.0195
December 0.0198 0.0195 0.0197