2015 SBD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3732 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.3341 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3518 PGK

2015 SBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 9, valuing the pair at 0.3732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 9, dropping to 0.3341.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0390 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3418 to the December average rate of 0.3686, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.3732 was down 5.49% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.3949, 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 1,866 PGK

2014 Average 1,758 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,671 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 195.14 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.3724

0.3387

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 0.3445, compared to 0.3591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3445

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0146 PGK (High: 0.3487 / Low: 0.3341). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 PGK (High: 0.3509 / Low: 0.3464).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0146

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2015: 0.3696) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.3426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0270 (+7.89%).

2015 Avg (November) 0.3696

2014 Avg (November) 0.3426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3468	0.3378	0.3418
February	0.3487	0.3341	0.3415
March	0.3466	0.3362	0.3416
April	0.3497	0.3403	0.3449
May	0.3531	0.3477	0.3501
June	0.3512	0.3451	0.3470
July	0.3509	0.3464	0.3490
August	0.3530	0.3459	0.3483
September	0.3602	0.3521	0.3556
October	0.3695	0.3583	0.3637
November	0.3732	0.3637	0.3696
December	0.3724	0.3627	0.3686