2015 PGK to AFN Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PGK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PGK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 28, valuing the pair at 23.2804. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 23, dropping to 21.3973.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8831 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.1956 to the December average rate of 22.6216, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 23.2804 was down 2.35% compared to the 2014 peak of 23.8406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
PGK to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 21.8079, compared to 22.4388 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6310 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was November, with a trading range of 1.1100 AFN (High: 23.1630 / Low: 22.0530). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2314 AFN (High: 22.3529 / Low: 22.1215).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4293 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2015: 22.7394) against the same month in 2014 (average: 22.8516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1122 (-0.49%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22.4610 | 21.9035 | 22.1956 |
| February | 21.9322 | 21.4876 | 21.7663 |
| March | 21.8747 | 21.6389 | 21.7585 |
| April | 21.8952 | 21.4607 | 21.6123 |
| May | 22.1090 | 21.5722 | 21.7572 |
| June | 22.2435 | 21.3973 | 21.7572 |
| July | 22.1831 | 21.8565 | 21.9892 |
| August | 23.2804 | 22.1772 | 22.7394 |
| September | 23.0218 | 22.2348 | 22.5190 |
| October | 22.3529 | 22.1215 | 22.2561 |
| November | 23.1630 | 22.0530 | 22.5075 |
| December | 22.9713 | 22.2725 | 22.6216 |