YEARLY HIGH
0.2761 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2197 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2373 PGK

2014 SZL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SZL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 0.2761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2197.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2303 to the December average rate of 0.2244, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2761 was up 1.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.2710, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,380 PGK
2013 Average 1,190 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,099 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.58 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2751
0.2198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 0.2468, compared to 0.2278 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2468
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2278

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0470 PGK (High: 0.2731 / Low: 0.2260). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 PGK (High: 0.2334 / Low: 0.2280).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0470
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0270 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0270

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.2705) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2329), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0375 (+16.10%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.2705
2013 Avg (May) 0.2329

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2391 0.2240 0.2303
February 0.2433 0.2240 0.2324
March 0.2511 0.2312 0.2436
April 0.2647 0.2506 0.2606
May 0.2761 0.2641 0.2705
June 0.2731 0.2260 0.2434
July 0.2323 0.2264 0.2290
August 0.2334 0.2280 0.2310
September 0.2324 0.2199 0.2261
October 0.2315 0.2201 0.2264
November 0.2330 0.2266 0.2300
December 0.2333 0.2197 0.2244