YEARLY HIGH
0.7751 BBD
YEARLY LOW
0.6636 BBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7245 BBD

2015 PGK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.7751. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.6636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1115 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7691 to the December average rate of 0.6701, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.7751 was down 6.01% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.8247, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,876 BBD
2014 Average 3,898 BBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,318 BBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 557.33 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.7790
0.6602
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to BBD 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 0.7505, compared to 0.6984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0521 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7505
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was February, with a trading range of 0.0195 BBD (High: 0.7665 / Low: 0.7470). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 BBD (High: 0.7450 / Low: 0.7373).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0195
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2015. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0151 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0151

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2015: 0.7691) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8001), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0310 (-3.87%).

2015 Avg (January) 0.7691
2014 Avg (January) 0.8001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7751 0.7632 0.7691
February 0.7665 0.7470 0.7592
March 0.7584 0.7502 0.7547
April 0.7573 0.7416 0.7470
May 0.7450 0.7373 0.7401
June 0.7379 0.7259 0.7330
July 0.7308 0.7224 0.7249
August 0.7240 0.7116 0.7205
September 0.7127 0.6965 0.7059
October 0.6967 0.6844 0.6908
November 0.6845 0.6744 0.6783
December 0.6825 0.6636 0.6701