2015 PGK to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 3144.1567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 14, dropping to 2680.0056.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 464.1511 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3120.5442 to the December average rate of 2728.2748, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3144.1567 was down 5.26% compared to the 2014 peak of 3318.5739, 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 LAK 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 3043.6895, compared to 2847.6173 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 196.0722 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 104.8924 LAK (High: 2784.8979 / Low: 2680.0056). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.7330 LAK (High: 2967.5126 / Low: 2938.7795).
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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 72.8264 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 3120.5442) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3211.9137), the exchange rate shifted by -91.3695 (-2.84%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3144.1567 | 3103.2660 | 3120.5442 |
| February | 3110.8826 | 3027.0562 | 3079.9364 |
| March | 3081.3899 | 3042.2089 | 3063.5320 |
| April | 3071.5243 | 3007.0833 | 3028.0581 |
| May | 3011.9665 | 2980.2625 | 2994.3003 |
| June | 2997.4370 | 2938.6276 | 2975.7660 |
| July | 2967.5126 | 2938.7795 | 2949.6834 |
| August | 2983.1778 | 2906.7378 | 2949.8896 |
| September | 2919.8139 | 2834.6233 | 2877.0632 |
| October | 2840.7249 | 2790.1173 | 2813.8435 |
| November | 2784.7810 | 2751.0091 | 2766.9490 |
| December | 2784.8979 | 2680.0056 | 2728.2748 |