YEARLY HIGH
638.6676 BIF
YEARLY LOW
537.1096 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
605.0865 BIF

2014 PGK to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PGK to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 30, valuing the pair at 638.6676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 537.1096.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 101.5580 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 619.6377 to the December average rate of 606.4956, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 638.6676 was down 18.33% compared to the 2013 peak of 782.0154, 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 3,193,338 BIF
2013 Average 3,397,794 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 2,685,548 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 507,790.02 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

642.6969
541.1026
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BIF 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 588.7810, compared to 621.3921 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 32.6111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 588.7810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 621.3921

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 97.9880 BIF (High: 638.6676 / Low: 540.6796). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.1428 BIF (High: 622.5035 / Low: 614.3608).

June Spread (Volatile) ±97.9880
January Spread (Stable) ±8.1428

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 30.2426 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -30.2426

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2014: 598.8122) against the same month in 2013 (average: 697.2545), the exchange rate shifted by -98.4423 (-14.12%).

2014 Avg (June) 598.8122
2013 Avg (June) 697.2545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 622.5035 614.3608 619.6377
February 617.0214 595.9612 607.8866
March 618.2610 574.4510 593.5116
April 585.4466 552.7485 563.2690
May 559.5801 537.1096 549.5688
June 638.6676 540.6796 598.8122
July 637.9049 628.9188 634.2307
August 634.5631 621.4981 628.9288
September 628.8999 619.0520 624.2772
October 631.3984 615.0469 621.4852
November 620.3702 605.5675 612.9348
December 615.3568 597.4268 606.4956