YEARLY HIGH
2.1341 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.9006 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0116 PGK

2015 SGD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SGD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 2.1341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 1.9006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2335 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9452 to the December average rate of 2.1202, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 2.1341 was down 6.87% compared to the 2014 peak of 2.2916, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,671 PGK
2014 Average 10,148 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 9,503 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,167.43 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

2.1397
1.9049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SGD 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 1.9753, compared to 2.0479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0726 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9753
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was April, with a trading range of 0.0944 PGK (High: 2.0368 / Low: 1.9425). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0287 PGK (High: 1.9580 / Low: 1.9293).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0944
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0287

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0409 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0409

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 2.1202) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.9602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1599 (+8.16%).

2015 Avg (December) 2.1202
2014 Avg (December) 1.9602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.9580 1.9293 1.9452
February 1.9728 1.9299 1.9436
March 1.9452 1.9006 1.9244
April 2.0368 1.9425 1.9847
May 2.0494 2.0082 2.0260
June 2.0569 2.0023 2.0278
July 2.0445 2.0135 2.0276
August 2.0146 1.9636 1.9867
September 2.0251 1.9670 2.0017
October 2.0954 2.0085 2.0661
November 2.1065 2.0673 2.0849
December 2.1341 2.0957 2.1202