YEARLY HIGH
586.6921 LBP
YEARLY LOW
500.9791 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
546.2573 LBP

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,933,460 LBP
2014 Average 2,943,068 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,504,896 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428,564.62 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

588.9962
497.5750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 565.9009
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 526.6137

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±16.6908
May Spread (Stable) ±5.9552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No 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.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2015 Avg (January) 581.3778
2014 Avg (January) 601.9874

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