YEARLY HIGH
0.0350 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0264 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0292 PGK

2014 LRD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LRD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 22, valuing the pair at 0.0350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0086 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0299 to the December average rate of 0.0282, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0350 was up 3.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0337, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 175 PGK
2013 Average 150 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 132 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.03 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0339
0.0260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0311, compared to 0.0274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0311
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0071 PGK (High: 0.0340 / Low: 0.0268). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0273 / Low: 0.0270).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0071
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0332) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0290), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0042 (+14.54%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0332
2013 Avg (May) 0.0290

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0310 0.0292 0.0299
February 0.0305 0.0294 0.0298
March 0.0337 0.0298 0.0318
April 0.0328 0.0310 0.0322
May 0.0350 0.0324 0.0332
June 0.0340 0.0268 0.0296
July 0.0270 0.0264 0.0266
August 0.0271 0.0265 0.0269
September 0.0273 0.0270 0.0271
October 0.0277 0.0271 0.0274
November 0.0281 0.0276 0.0279
December 0.0284 0.0279 0.0282