YEARLY HIGH
2.9862 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.5326 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8495 SBD

2014 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 2.9862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 2.5326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4536 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.8857 to the December average rate of 2.9320, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.9862 was down 15.62% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.5389, 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 14,931 SBD
2013 Average 15,682 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 12,663 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,268.01 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.9996
2.5583
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SBD 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 2.7600, compared to 2.9390 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1790 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7600
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9390

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.4356 SBD (High: 2.9760 / Low: 2.5404). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0368 SBD (High: 2.9846 / Low: 2.9478).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4356
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0368

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1333 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1333

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 2.9434) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.7512), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1923 (+6.99%).

2014 Avg (October) 2.9434
2013 Avg (October) 2.7512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9097 2.8601 2.8857
February 2.8888 2.7843 2.8475
March 2.8900 2.6891 2.7788
April 2.7417 2.6030 2.6455
May 2.6243 2.5326 2.5951
June 2.9760 2.5404 2.8076
July 2.9846 2.9478 2.9628
August 2.9617 2.9107 2.9358
September 2.9806 2.8888 2.9412
October 2.9862 2.9131 2.9434
November 2.9345 2.8952 2.9190
December 2.9676 2.8935 2.9320