YEARLY HIGH
0.8977 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.8462 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8688 PGK

2015 PEN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PEN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 0.8977. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.8462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0516 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8653 to the December average rate of 0.8837, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.8977 was down 13.57% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,489 PGK
2014 Average 4,532 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 4,231 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.87 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.8960
0.8523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 0.8599, compared to 0.8777 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8599
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8777

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0309 PGK (High: 0.8942 / Low: 0.8633). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0089 PGK (High: 0.8711 / Low: 0.8622).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0089

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0096 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0096

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2015: 0.8923) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0288 (+3.34%).

2015 Avg (October) 0.8923
2014 Avg (October) 0.8635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8737 0.8551 0.8653
February 0.8634 0.8487 0.8559
March 0.8643 0.8512 0.8568
April 0.8640 0.8530 0.8591
May 0.8654 0.8523 0.8589
June 0.8678 0.8586 0.8633
July 0.8711 0.8622 0.8675
August 0.8680 0.8462 0.8579
September 0.8942 0.8633 0.8810
October 0.8977 0.8874 0.8923
November 0.8954 0.8735 0.8841
December 0.8889 0.8769 0.8837