2015 PGK to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PGK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PGK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 586.6921. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 500.9791.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.7129 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 581.3778 to the December average rate of 505.1934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 586.6921 was down 5.79% compared to the 2014 peak of 622.7526, 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 LBP 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 565.9009, compared to 526.6137 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 39.2872 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 16.6908 LBP (High: 578.6271 / Low: 561.9363). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.9552 LBP (High: 561.6913 / Low: 555.7361).
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 11.1787 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 581.3778) against the same month in 2014 (average: 601.9874), the exchange rate shifted by -20.6096 (-3.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 586.6921 | 576.7671 | 581.3778 |
| February | 578.6271 | 561.9363 | 572.1921 |
| March | 571.2593 | 564.8523 | 568.1784 |
| April | 571.4675 | 558.6220 | 563.0955 |
| May | 561.6913 | 555.7361 | 557.9218 |
| June | 556.3397 | 546.5171 | 552.6396 |
| July | 550.8899 | 544.1136 | 546.5377 |
| August | 546.0983 | 536.6779 | 543.0592 |
| September | 537.6639 | 525.2891 | 532.2443 |
| October | 525.5950 | 516.3620 | 521.0656 |
| November | 516.2906 | 508.2832 | 511.5821 |
| December | 514.0709 | 500.9791 | 505.1934 |