2014 PGK to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 454.0087. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 272.2277.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 181.7810 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 442.0905 to the December average rate of 283.2136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -35.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 454.0087 was down 42.32% compared to the 2013 peak of 787.1423, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
PGK to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 385.6392, compared to 323.4796 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.1596 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 55.8814 SOS (High: 386.8782 / Low: 330.9969). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.7551 SOS (High: 313.3723 / Low: 308.6172).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 32.3456 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 442.0905) against the same month in 2013 (average: 767.8513), the exchange rate shifted by -325.7608 (-42.42%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 454.0087 | 430.4399 | 442.0905 |
| February | 432.4652 | 401.4483 | 419.0334 |
| March | 400.2871 | 371.3704 | 389.0713 |
| April | 374.7840 | 348.4297 | 356.7258 |
| May | 351.2481 | 329.4513 | 344.6267 |
| June | 386.8782 | 330.9969 | 362.2875 |
| July | 380.2937 | 347.2983 | 369.1705 |
| August | 348.6633 | 338.5828 | 342.5543 |
| September | 339.3657 | 311.9933 | 330.9143 |
| October | 313.3723 | 308.6172 | 310.8814 |
| November | 310.6125 | 292.3036 | 304.1433 |
| December | 292.4143 | 272.2277 | 283.2136 |