YEARLY HIGH
4.5506 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.6254 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2298 LSL

2014 PGK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the PGK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 4.5506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 3.6254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9252 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3435 to the December average rate of 4.4561, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.5506 was down 2.40% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.6623, 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 22,753 LSL
2013 Average 21,067 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 18,127 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,625.78 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.5319
3.6217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to LSL 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 4.0695, compared to 4.3901 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.3901

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.7541 LSL (High: 4.4250 / Low: 3.6710). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1050 LSL (High: 4.3906 / Low: 4.2856).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.7541
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1050

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2701 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2701

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 4.4561) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.1327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3234 (+7.82%).

2014 Avg (December) 4.4561
2013 Avg (December) 4.1327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4583 4.1774 4.3435
February 4.4582 4.1106 4.3030
March 4.3207 3.9799 4.1066
April 3.9904 3.7798 3.8366
May 3.7837 3.6254 3.6975
June 4.4250 3.6710 4.1299
July 4.4150 4.2935 4.3632
August 4.3906 4.2856 4.3274
September 4.5471 4.2983 4.4247
October 4.5437 4.3137 4.4177
November 4.4260 4.2926 4.3516
December 4.5506 4.2849 4.4561