2015 PGK to ETB Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PGK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PGK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 7.8338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 7.0135.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8203 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.7870 to the December average rate of 7.0735, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 7.8338 was down 3.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 8.0974, 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 ETB 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 7.6676, compared to 7.3093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3583 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.1600 ETB (High: 7.4434 / Low: 7.2835). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0704 ETB (High: 7.7288 / Low: 7.6585).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1300 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 7.7870) against the same month in 2014 (average: 7.6673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1197 (+1.56%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7.8338 | 7.7411 | 7.7870 |
| February | 7.7703 | 7.6186 | 7.7119 |
| March | 7.7288 | 7.6585 | 7.6942 |
| April | 7.7124 | 7.5956 | 7.6393 |
| May | 7.6601 | 7.5801 | 7.6050 |
| June | 7.5928 | 7.4972 | 7.5680 |
| July | 7.5660 | 7.4891 | 7.5188 |
| August | 7.5446 | 7.4071 | 7.5002 |
| September | 7.4434 | 7.2835 | 7.3753 |
| October | 7.2865 | 7.1949 | 7.2453 |
| November | 7.2113 | 7.1103 | 7.1426 |
| December | 7.1461 | 7.0135 | 7.0735 |