YEARLY HIGH
0.2323 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1889 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2174 PGK

2015 SZL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 0.2323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.1889.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2248 to the December average rate of 0.1985, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.2323 was down 15.85% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.2761, 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 1,162 PGK
2014 Average 1,187 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 945 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 216.82 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.2302
0.1957
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 0.2237, compared to 0.2110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0127 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2237
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0187 PGK (High: 0.2076 / Low: 0.1889). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 PGK (High: 0.2245 / Low: 0.2180).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0187
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0098 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.2273) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.2324), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0051 (-2.20%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.2273
2014 Avg (February) 0.2324

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2286 0.2210 0.2248
February 0.2323 0.2231 0.2273
March 0.2276 0.2122 0.2194
April 0.2274 0.2198 0.2232
May 0.2298 0.2227 0.2258
June 0.2262 0.2161 0.2218
July 0.2245 0.2180 0.2216
August 0.2191 0.2103 0.2153
September 0.2126 0.2013 0.2076
October 0.2212 0.2062 0.2145
November 0.2135 0.2046 0.2084
December 0.2076 0.1889 0.1985