YEARLY HIGH
0.4920 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.4312 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4599 PGK

2015 SDG to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SDG to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 5, valuing the pair at 0.4920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 24, dropping to 0.4312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0608 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4438 to the December average rate of 0.4853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.4920 was down 2.59% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.5051, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,460 PGK
2014 Average 2,257 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 2,156 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 303.91 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.4896
0.4376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 0.4484, compared to 0.4713 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0229 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4484
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4713

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.0268 PGK (High: 0.4580 / Low: 0.4312). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 PGK (High: 0.4551 / Low: 0.4493).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0268
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0046 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0046

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 0.4853) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.4529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0324 (+7.16%).

2015 Avg (December) 0.4853
2014 Avg (December) 0.4529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4580 0.4312 0.4438
February 0.4504 0.4369 0.4419
March 0.4562 0.4409 0.4457
April 0.4522 0.4450 0.4491
May 0.4551 0.4493 0.4531
June 0.4609 0.4542 0.4569
July 0.4641 0.4582 0.4616
August 0.4619 0.4539 0.4570
September 0.4721 0.4600 0.4649
October 0.4790 0.4719 0.4755
November 0.4867 0.4796 0.4836
December 0.4920 0.4729 0.4853