YEARLY HIGH
0.3949 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.3349 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3517 PGK

2014 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.3949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.3349.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0600 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3465 to the December average rate of 0.3411, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3949 was up 5.53% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,974 PGK
2013 Average 1,605 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,674 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 299.89 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3902
0.3327
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 0.3632, compared to 0.3403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3632
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0576 PGK (High: 0.3936 / Low: 0.3360). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 PGK (High: 0.3392 / Low: 0.3351).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0576
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0275 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.3854) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3008), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0846 (+28.12%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.3854
2013 Avg (May) 0.3008

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3496 0.3437 0.3465
February 0.3592 0.3462 0.3512
March 0.3719 0.3460 0.3600
April 0.3842 0.3647 0.3780
May 0.3949 0.3811 0.3854
June 0.3936 0.3360 0.3579
July 0.3392 0.3351 0.3375
August 0.3436 0.3376 0.3406
September 0.3462 0.3355 0.3400
October 0.3433 0.3349 0.3398
November 0.3454 0.3408 0.3426
December 0.3456 0.3370 0.3411