YEARLY HIGH
235.6943 XAF
YEARLY LOW
198.8745 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
214.2446 XAF

2015 PGK to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 235.6943. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 14, dropping to 198.8745.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.8198 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 217.0982 to the December average rate of 201.9109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 235.6943 was up 11.56% compared to the 2014 peak of 211.2678, 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 1,178,472 XAF
2014 Average 964,849 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 994,372 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 184,099.15 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

231.5126
199.2198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to XAF 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 220.7465, compared to 207.7426 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.0039 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 220.7465
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 207.7426

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 15.8224 XAF (High: 225.2007 / Low: 209.3783). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.6523 XAF (High: 221.8043 / Low: 217.1519).

January Spread (Volatile) ±15.8224
February Spread (Stable) ±4.6523

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.4571 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2015: 228.8215) against the same month in 2014 (average: 181.5051), the exchange rate shifted by +47.3164 (+26.07%).

2015 Avg (March) 228.8215
2014 Avg (March) 181.5051

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 225.2007 209.3783 217.0982
February 221.8043 217.1519 219.4369
March 235.6943 220.8293 228.8215
April 233.3152 218.7570 227.0559
May 222.0792 212.2845 217.5988
June 221.5218 211.3299 214.4679
July 219.3108 213.5589 216.1458
August 217.8028 202.9969 212.4815
September 209.9334 203.7029 206.2203
October 205.7827 198.8745 202.1324
November 210.4038 202.6852 207.5648
December 209.1922 199.7553 201.9109