2015 PGK to WST Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9606 WST

YEARLY LOW

0.8436 WST

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9140 WST

2015 PGK to WST Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to WST exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.9606. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.8436.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1170 WST. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9395 to the December average rate of 0.8670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.9606 was down 0.60% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9664, 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 4,803 WST

2014 Average 4,550 WST

Yearly Trough Low 4,218 WST

Transaction Impact: A difference of 585.11 WST purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.9528

0.8592

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to WST 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 0.9287, compared to 0.8994 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0293 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9287

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8994

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0634 WST (High: 0.9349 / Low: 0.8714). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0175 WST (High: 0.9294 / Low: 0.9119).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0634

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0175

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 0.9396) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8878), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0518 (+5.83%).

2015 Avg (March) 0.9396

2014 Avg (March) 0.8878

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9540	0.9256	0.9395
February	0.9600	0.9238	0.9450
March	0.9606	0.9275	0.9396
April	0.9363	0.9169	0.9236
May	0.9241	0.9017	0.9101
June	0.9247	0.8975	0.9141
July	0.9380	0.9030	0.9206
August	0.9294	0.9119	0.9241
September	0.9314	0.9023	0.9200
October	0.9349	0.8714	0.8909
November	0.8923	0.8638	0.8736
December	0.8984	0.8436	0.8670