2015 PGK to GMD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PGK to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PGK to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 16.7594. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 13.0670.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6924 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.5179 to the December average rate of 13.2444, the exchange rate registered a net change of -19.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 16.7594 was down 2.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 17.1405, 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 GMD 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 16.1212, compared to 13.7818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3394 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 1.4332 GMD (High: 15.8860 / Low: 14.4528). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1716 GMD (High: 16.3151 / Low: 16.1435).
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.2375 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 16.5179) against the same month in 2014 (average: 15.2371), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2808 (+8.41%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.7594 | 16.2995 | 16.5179 |
| February | 16.7457 | 16.0689 | 16.3685 |
| March | 16.3151 | 16.1435 | 16.2384 |
| April | 16.2898 | 15.9371 | 16.0711 |
| May | 16.0476 | 15.8501 | 15.9225 |
| June | 15.8860 | 14.4528 | 15.6086 |
| July | 14.5321 | 14.2822 | 14.3711 |
| August | 14.4291 | 14.1691 | 14.3176 |
| September | 14.4461 | 13.5700 | 13.9049 |
| October | 13.6901 | 13.3185 | 13.5272 |
| November | 13.4394 | 13.2144 | 13.3256 |
| December | 13.4102 | 13.0670 | 13.2444 |