2015 PGK to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 PGK to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the PGK to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 279.8464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 202.8570.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 76.9894 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 275.1657 to the December average rate of 206.3832, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 279.8464 was down 38.36% compared to the 2014 peak of 454.0087, 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 2015.
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 263.8394, compared to 225.7306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 38.1088 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 14.0874 SOS (High: 236.5142 / Low: 222.4268). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0601 SOS (High: 261.1569 / Low: 257.0968).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 11.0230 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 275.1657) against the same month in 2014 (average: 442.0905), the exchange rate shifted by -166.9248 (-37.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 279.8464 | 270.1118 | 275.1657 |
| February | 270.0068 | 262.5886 | 266.3889 |
| March | 267.0787 | 262.4514 | 264.9697 |
| April | 265.2371 | 258.9448 | 261.8670 |
| May | 261.1569 | 257.0968 | 258.8470 |
| June | 258.6561 | 252.8793 | 255.7981 |
| July | 253.5146 | 242.1152 | 247.6205 |
| August | 243.8852 | 236.2731 | 240.5382 |
| September | 236.5142 | 222.4268 | 229.5152 |
| October | 223.0969 | 212.8912 | 220.5887 |
| November | 213.0404 | 205.7263 | 209.7380 |
| December | 208.7706 | 202.8570 | 206.3832 |