2015 TOP to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2015.
2015 TOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015
During 2015, the TOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.3491. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 4, dropping to 1.2394.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1096 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3122 to the December average rate of 1.3308, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.3491 was down 13.03% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.5511, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.
TOP to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.3167, compared to 1.2942 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0225 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2015 was September, with a trading range of 0.0918 PGK (High: 1.3313 / Low: 1.2394). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0135 PGK (High: 1.3386 / Low: 1.3251).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.3308) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.3144), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0165 (+1.25%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.3216 | 1.3008 | 1.3122 |
| February | 1.3423 | 1.2865 | 1.3119 |
| March | 1.3285 | 1.2974 | 1.3144 |
| April | 1.3313 | 1.3036 | 1.3217 |
| May | 1.3386 | 1.3251 | 1.3337 |
| June | 1.3305 | 1.2649 | 1.3061 |
| July | 1.2955 | 1.2444 | 1.2764 |
| August | 1.2647 | 1.2398 | 1.2487 |
| September | 1.3313 | 1.2394 | 1.2853 |
| October | 1.3207 | 1.2827 | 1.2981 |
| November | 1.3341 | 1.3152 | 1.3257 |
| December | 1.3491 | 1.3046 | 1.3308 |