YEARLY HIGH
2.1338 SBD
YEARLY LOW
1.8822 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0073 SBD

2025 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 2.1338. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.8822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2516 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0930 to the December average rate of 1.9180, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 2.1338 was down 6.84% compared to the 2024 peak of 2.2904, 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 10,669 SBD
2024 Average 10,827 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 9,411 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,258.09 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

2.1116
1.9004
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 2.0571, compared to 1.9574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0997 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0571
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was March, with a trading range of 0.0800 SBD (High: 2.1038 / Low: 2.0237). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0388 SBD (High: 1.9592 / Low: 1.9204).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0800
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0388

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0387 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0387

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 2.0930) against the same month in 2024 (average: 2.2555), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1624 (-7.20%).

2025 Avg (January) 2.0930
2024 Avg (January) 2.2555

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1338 2.0623 2.0930
February 2.1175 2.0439 2.0940
March 2.1038 2.0237 2.0695
April 2.0668 2.0112 2.0308
May 2.0526 2.0040 2.0360
June 2.0348 1.9938 2.0194
July 2.0213 1.9798 2.0057
August 2.0010 1.9408 1.9684
September 1.9757 1.9316 1.9581
October 1.9724 1.9256 1.9486
November 1.9592 1.9204 1.9459
December 1.9407 1.8822 1.9180