2014 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2493 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.0347 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1020 PGK

2014 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 27, valuing the pair at 1.2493. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 30, dropping to 1.0347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2146 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0725 to the December average rate of 1.0744, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.2493 was up 8.18% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.1548, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,246 PGK

2013 Average 4,964 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,174 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,072.83 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2482

1.0367

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

WST 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 1.1409, compared to 1.0630 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0630

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.1825 PGK (High: 1.2404 / Low: 1.0580). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0166 PGK (High: 1.0739 / Low: 1.0574).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1825

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0166

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1030 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.2305) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.9428), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2877 (+30.52%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.2305

2013 Avg (May) 0.9428

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0818	1.0631	1.0725
February	1.1175	1.0735	1.0915
March	1.1644	1.0819	1.1268
April	1.2132	1.1515	1.1968
May	1.2493	1.2158	1.2305
June	1.2404	1.0580	1.1275
July	1.0739	1.0574	1.0635
August	1.0737	1.0569	1.0660
September	1.0764	1.0347	1.0582
October	1.0700	1.0351	1.0543
November	1.0740	1.0419	1.0617
December	1.0816	1.0615	1.0744