YEARLY HIGH
0.7032 BAM
YEARLY LOW
0.5910 BAM
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6383 BAM

2015 PGK to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 14, valuing the pair at 0.7032. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 0.5910.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1122 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6470 to the December average rate of 0.6013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7032 was up 11.68% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.6297, 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 3,516 BAM
2014 Average 2,877 BAM
Yearly Trough Low 2,955 BAM
Transaction Impact: A difference of 560.97 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6901
0.5932
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 0.6578, compared to 0.6189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0388 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6578
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0482 BAM (High: 0.6719 / Low: 0.6237). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0137 BAM (High: 0.6612 / Low: 0.6475).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0482
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0137

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0276 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.6820) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.5412), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1408 (+26.01%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.6820
2014 Avg (March) 0.5412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6719 0.6237 0.6470
February 0.6612 0.6475 0.6541
March 0.7032 0.6593 0.6820
April 0.6943 0.6512 0.6760
May 0.6618 0.6313 0.6485
June 0.6594 0.6303 0.6390
July 0.6551 0.6370 0.6444
August 0.6489 0.6035 0.6330
September 0.6254 0.6062 0.6144
October 0.6135 0.5910 0.6022
November 0.6259 0.6042 0.6183
December 0.6221 0.5943 0.6013