YEARLY HIGH
1.3704 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.1178 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.2755 MYR

2014 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 1.3704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 1.1178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2526 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3212 to the December average rate of 1.3490, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3704 was down 11.26% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5444, 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 6,852 MYR
2013 Average 6,895 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 5,589 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,262.98 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.3691
1.1274
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MYR 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 1.2418, compared to 1.3092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0674 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2418
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.2075 MYR (High: 1.3261 / Low: 1.1186). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0179 MYR (High: 1.3129 / Low: 1.2950).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2075
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0179

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0703 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.3490) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2970), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0519 (+4.01%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.3490
2013 Avg (December) 1.2970

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3356 1.3036 1.3212
February 1.3303 1.2549 1.2978
March 1.3151 1.2139 1.2544
April 1.2300 1.1668 1.1841
May 1.1743 1.1178 1.1475
June 1.3261 1.1186 1.2461
July 1.3219 1.2941 1.3039
August 1.3118 1.2736 1.2898
September 1.3224 1.2728 1.2966
October 1.3129 1.2950 1.3031
November 1.3242 1.2987 1.3129
December 1.3704 1.3308 1.3490