YEARLY HIGH
0.5261 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.4686 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4976 SGD

2015 PGK to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.5261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 0.4686.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0576 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5141 to the December average rate of 0.4717, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.5261 was up 1.50% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5184, 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 2,631 SGD
2014 Average 2,470 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 2,343 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.81 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.5245
0.4669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to SGD 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 0.5065, compared to 0.4886 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4886

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0238 SGD (High: 0.5148 / Low: 0.4910). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0075 SGD (High: 0.4967 / Low: 0.4891).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0238
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0075

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.5197) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4846), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0351 (+7.24%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.5197
2014 Avg (March) 0.4846

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5183 0.5107 0.5141
February 0.5182 0.5069 0.5145
March 0.5261 0.5141 0.5197
April 0.5148 0.4910 0.5039
May 0.4980 0.4880 0.4936
June 0.4994 0.4862 0.4932
July 0.4967 0.4891 0.4932
August 0.5093 0.4964 0.5034
September 0.5084 0.4938 0.4996
October 0.4979 0.4772 0.4841
November 0.4837 0.4747 0.4797
December 0.4772 0.4686 0.4717