YEARLY HIGH
0.2323 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1877 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2173 PGK

2015 LSL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.1877.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0446 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2248 to the December average rate of 0.1983, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2323 was down 15.78% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,162 PGK
2014 Average 1,187 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 939 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222.92 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2302
0.1954
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 0.2237, compared to 0.2109 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2109

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0199 PGK (High: 0.2076 / Low: 0.1877). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 PGK (High: 0.2246 / Low: 0.2182).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0199
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.2273) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2325), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-2.25%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.2273
2014 Avg (February) 0.2325

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2285 0.2210 0.2248
February 0.2323 0.2231 0.2273
March 0.2276 0.2122 0.2195
April 0.2274 0.2198 0.2232
May 0.2298 0.2227 0.2258
June 0.2265 0.2161 0.2217
July 0.2246 0.2182 0.2216
August 0.2191 0.2101 0.2153
September 0.2125 0.2013 0.2075
October 0.2212 0.2063 0.2145
November 0.2136 0.2046 0.2084
December 0.2076 0.1877 0.1983