YEARLY HIGH
35.4647 LRD
YEARLY LOW
28.3690 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.1204 LRD

2015 PGK to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 35.4647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 8, dropping to 28.3690.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0957 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.1886 to the December average rate of 28.7007, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 35.4647 was down 6.39% compared to the 2014 peak of 37.8840, 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 177,324 LRD
2014 Average 172,205 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 141,845 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,478.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

35.8374
28.0520
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LRD 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 32.2026, compared to 30.0382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1644 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 32.2026
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 30.0382

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 3.2576 LRD (High: 34.9650 / Low: 31.7074). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3557 LRD (High: 32.0745 / Low: 31.7188).

February Spread (Volatile) ±3.2576
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3557

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 2.9894 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.9894

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 35.1886) against the same month in 2014 (average: 33.4958), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6929 (+5.05%).

2015 Avg (January) 35.1886
2014 Avg (January) 33.4958

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 35.4647 34.9218 35.1886
February 34.9650 31.7074 32.1992
March 32.0745 31.7188 31.9179
April 32.0797 31.3514 31.6014
May 31.5328 31.1761 31.3023
June 31.2472 30.7114 31.0058
July 30.9784 30.5385 30.8648
August 31.9763 30.5597 31.2687
September 31.5385 29.9761 30.9274
October 30.0356 28.6866 29.3667
November 29.3413 28.6894 29.1007
December 29.7049 28.3690 28.7007