YEARLY HIGH
2.8774 PGK
YEARLY LOW
2.4251 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5714 PGK

2014 USD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the USD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 2.8774. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 2.4251.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4523 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4997 to the December average rate of 2.5806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.8774 was up 8.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.6593, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,387 PGK
2013 Average 11,485 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 12,126 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,261.38 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.8528
2.4049
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

USD 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 2.6384, compared to 2.5044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1340 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6384
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.4475 PGK (High: 2.8727 / Low: 2.4251). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0241 PGK (High: 2.4511 / Low: 2.4270).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.4475
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0241

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2192 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2192

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 2.8155) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.1704), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6451 (+29.72%).

2014 Avg (May) 2.8155
2013 Avg (May) 2.1704

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.5172 2.4860 2.4997
February 2.6113 2.5167 2.5519
March 2.7038 2.5157 2.6166
April 2.8009 2.6518 2.7504
May 2.8774 2.7780 2.8155
June 2.8727 2.4251 2.5963
July 2.4511 2.4270 2.4422
August 2.4808 2.4475 2.4640
September 2.4995 2.4704 2.4814
October 2.5303 2.4779 2.5092
November 2.5694 2.5256 2.5489
December 2.6026 2.5541 2.5806