2015 PGK to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 50.9781. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 24, dropping to 47.7054.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2727 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.6484 to the December average rate of 48.0330, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 50.9781 was down 5.14% compared to the 2014 peak of 53.7404, 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 LKR 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 49.9119, compared to 48.4766 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4354 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 1.8320 LKR (High: 49.7730 / Low: 47.9409). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4198 LKR (High: 49.6776 / Low: 49.2578).
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 0.6028 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 50.6484) against the same month in 2014 (average: 52.2985), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6502 (-3.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 50.9781 | 50.3506 | 50.6484 |
| February | 50.8637 | 49.8249 | 50.4382 |
| March | 50.4817 | 49.8837 | 50.2218 |
| April | 49.9578 | 49.3455 | 49.6499 |
| May | 49.6776 | 49.2578 | 49.4231 |
| June | 49.4004 | 48.6230 | 49.0902 |
| July | 48.9116 | 48.2898 | 48.4874 |
| August | 48.5033 | 47.7054 | 48.2760 |
| September | 49.7730 | 47.9409 | 49.1813 |
| October | 49.1429 | 48.2979 | 48.6603 |
| November | 48.4856 | 47.9954 | 48.2213 |
| December | 48.3232 | 47.8477 | 48.0330 |