YEARLY HIGH
5.6273 SCR
YEARLY LOW
4.2087 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.9614 SCR

2014 PGK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PGK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 5.6273. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 31, dropping to 4.2087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4186 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8288 to the December average rate of 5.4211, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 5.6273 was down 12.42% compared to the 2013 peak of 6.4255, 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 28,136 SCR
2013 Average 26,504 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 21,044 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,092.78 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

5.6894
4.2102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SCR 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 4.6173, compared to 5.3056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6173
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.3056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.8712 SCR (High: 5.0905 / Low: 4.2193). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0642 SCR (High: 4.8619 / Low: 4.7977).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.8712
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0642

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2481 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 5.5662) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.6492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9169 (+19.72%).

2014 Avg (November) 5.5662
2013 Avg (November) 4.6492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.8619 4.7977 4.8288
February 4.8691 4.6312 4.7558
March 4.8379 4.5077 4.6405
April 4.5694 4.2568 4.3924
May 4.4494 4.2087 4.3334
June 5.0905 4.2193 4.7526
July 5.0915 5.0082 5.0384
August 5.2630 4.9896 5.1042
September 5.3296 5.1963 5.2711
October 5.6236 5.2596 5.4327
November 5.6273 5.5267 5.5662
December 5.5073 5.1283 5.4211