YEARLY HIGH
0.0838 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0378 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0682 PGK

2014 RUB to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the RUB to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.0838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0742 to the December average rate of 0.0461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0838 was up 0.38% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0835, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 RUB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 419 PGK
2013 Average 360 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 189 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 229.86 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0842
0.0426
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RUB to PGK 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 0.0754, compared to 0.0610 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0143 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0754
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0610

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0129 PGK (High: 0.0830 / Low: 0.0701). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 PGK (High: 0.0687 / Low: 0.0669).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0129
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0089 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0089

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0807) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0693), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0114 (+16.50%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0807
2013 Avg (May) 0.0693

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0765 0.0716 0.0742
February 0.0738 0.0712 0.0724
March 0.0753 0.0693 0.0724
April 0.0781 0.0755 0.0771
May 0.0838 0.0776 0.0807
June 0.0830 0.0701 0.0755
July 0.0717 0.0686 0.0703
August 0.0687 0.0669 0.0681
September 0.0676 0.0627 0.0653
October 0.0629 0.0586 0.0614
November 0.0587 0.0512 0.0550
December 0.0504 0.0378 0.0461