YEARLY HIGH
0.0210 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0196 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 PGK

2015 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 0.0210. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0197 to the December average rate of 0.0208, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.0210 was down 5.00% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.0221, 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 105 PGK
2014 Average 98 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 98 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.73 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.0209
0.0196
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 0.0200, compared to 0.0206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0200
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0008 PGK (High: 0.0209 / Low: 0.0201). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0203 / Low: 0.0201).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 0.0207) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.0189), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0018 (+9.46%).

2015 Avg (August) 0.0207
2014 Avg (August) 0.0189

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0199 0.0196 0.0197
February 0.0201 0.0197 0.0198
March 0.0200 0.0198 0.0199
April 0.0203 0.0200 0.0201
May 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
June 0.0206 0.0202 0.0204
July 0.0207 0.0204 0.0206
August 0.0210 0.0206 0.0207
September 0.0209 0.0201 0.0203
October 0.0207 0.0203 0.0206
November 0.0208 0.0206 0.0207
December 0.0209 0.0207 0.0208