YEARLY HIGH
0.7598 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.6449 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7107 PGK

2015 MYR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the MYR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 0.7598. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 29, dropping to 0.6449.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1150 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7270 to the December average rate of 0.6973, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7598 was down 15.07% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8946, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 15,196 PGK
2014 Average 15,721 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 12,897 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,299.15 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7598
0.6486
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 0.7327, compared to 0.6887 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0440 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6887

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0594 PGK (High: 0.7219 / Low: 0.6625). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0103 PGK (High: 0.7316 / Low: 0.7213).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0594
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0103

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0397 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0397

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2015: 0.7505) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8716), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1211 (-13.89%).

2015 Avg (May) 0.7505
2014 Avg (May) 0.8716

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7394 0.7193 0.7270
February 0.7427 0.7203 0.7320
March 0.7338 0.7122 0.7197
April 0.7595 0.7203 0.7378
May 0.7598 0.7407 0.7505
June 0.7377 0.7235 0.7292
July 0.7316 0.7213 0.7258
August 0.7219 0.6625 0.6861
September 0.6703 0.6449 0.6578
October 0.7009 0.6496 0.6809
November 0.7028 0.6705 0.6840
December 0.7107 0.6871 0.6973