YEARLY HIGH
0.6297 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.4988 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5753 BAM

2014 PGK to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PGK to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 0.6297. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 0.4988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1309 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5747 to the December average rate of 0.6160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6297 was down 15.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7445, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,149 BAM
2013 Average 3,235 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,494 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 654.74 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6270
0.4951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BAM 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 0.5427, compared to 0.6078 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0651 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6078

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0931 BAM (High: 0.5929 / Low: 0.4998). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 BAM (High: 0.5967 / Low: 0.5875).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0931
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0259 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0259

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 0.6160) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.5694), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0466 (+8.18%).

2014 Avg (December) 0.6160
2013 Avg (December) 0.5694

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5783 0.5652 0.5747
February 0.5759 0.5451 0.5617
March 0.5639 0.5228 0.5412
April 0.5352 0.5046 0.5154
May 0.5112 0.4988 0.5061
June 0.5929 0.4998 0.5572
July 0.5967 0.5875 0.5916
August 0.6030 0.5927 0.5964
September 0.6243 0.5989 0.6118
October 0.6261 0.6061 0.6156
November 0.6196 0.6103 0.6156
December 0.6297 0.6043 0.6160