YEARLY HIGH
1.5507 MYR
YEARLY LOW
1.3161 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4095 MYR

2015 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 29, valuing the pair at 1.5507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 1.3161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2346 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3757 to the December average rate of 1.4341, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5507 was up 13.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3704, 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 7,754 MYR
2014 Average 6,378 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 6,580 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,173.08 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5391
1.3137
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 1.3652, compared to 1.4538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3652
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1242 MYR (High: 1.5094 / Low: 1.3852). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 MYR (High: 1.3863 / Low: 1.3668).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1242
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0511 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0511

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2015: 1.5203) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2966), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2237 (+17.26%).

2015 Avg (September) 1.5203
2014 Avg (September) 1.2966

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3903 1.3524 1.3757
February 1.3884 1.3465 1.3662
March 1.4042 1.3628 1.3895
April 1.3884 1.3166 1.3557
May 1.3501 1.3161 1.3325
June 1.3822 1.3556 1.3714
July 1.3863 1.3668 1.3779
August 1.5094 1.3852 1.4588
September 1.5507 1.4919 1.5203
October 1.5395 1.4267 1.4693
November 1.4913 1.4229 1.4624
December 1.4553 1.4070 1.4341