YEARLY HIGH
1.5068 PGK
YEARLY LOW
1.2901 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3829 PGK

2015 BBD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the BBD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.5068. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.2901.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2167 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3002 to the December average rate of 1.4923, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.5068 was up 4.74% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.4387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,534 PGK
2014 Average 6,428 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 6,451 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,083.47 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.5115
1.2809
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 1.3328, compared to 1.4330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3328
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0416 PGK (High: 1.5068 / Low: 1.4652). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 PGK (High: 1.3562 / Low: 1.3422).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0416
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.4923) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2903), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2020 (+15.65%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.4923
2014 Avg (December) 1.2903

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3102 1.2901 1.3002
February 1.3386 1.3046 1.3173
March 1.3330 1.3185 1.3250
April 1.3485 1.3205 1.3387
May 1.3562 1.3422 1.3512
June 1.3775 1.3553 1.3643
July 1.3843 1.3684 1.3794
August 1.4053 1.3811 1.3880
September 1.4358 1.4032 1.4167
October 1.4611 1.4353 1.4476
November 1.4827 1.4608 1.4743
December 1.5068 1.4652 1.4923