YEARLY HIGH
2.9928 SBD
YEARLY LOW
2.6798 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.8447 SBD

2015 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 2.9928. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 9, dropping to 2.6798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3130 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9260 to the December average rate of 2.7131, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.9928 was up 0.22% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.9862, 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 14,964 SBD
2014 Average 14,249 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 13,399 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,565.04 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.9509
2.6834
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 2.9032, compared to 2.7863 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9032
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.7863

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.1254 SBD (High: 2.9928 / Low: 2.8675). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 SBD (High: 2.8864 / Low: 2.8500).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.1254
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0621 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0621

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 2.9286) against the same month in 2014 (average: 2.8475), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0812 (+2.85%).

2015 Avg (February) 2.9286
2014 Avg (February) 2.8475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.9603 2.8832 2.9260
February 2.9928 2.8675 2.9286
March 2.9742 2.8853 2.9272
April 2.9389 2.8595 2.8991
May 2.8761 2.8319 2.8567
June 2.8973 2.8473 2.8815
July 2.8864 2.8500 2.8655
August 2.8911 2.8332 2.8714
September 2.8405 2.7762 2.8120
October 2.7911 2.7065 2.7499
November 2.7495 2.6798 2.7057
December 2.7569 2.6850 2.7131