2015 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1854 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.0410 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0949 PGK

2015 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.1854. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 1.0410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1444 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0644 to the December average rate of 1.1536, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.1854 was down 5.12% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.2493, 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 5,927 PGK

2014 Average 5,510 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,205 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 721.99 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.1632

1.0487

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 1.0771, compared to 1.1128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0357 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 0.0778 PGK (High: 1.1475 / Low: 1.0697). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0207 PGK (High: 1.0967 / Low: 1.0760).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0778

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0207

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 0.0076 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0076

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.1536) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.0744), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0792 (+7.38%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.1536

2014 Avg (December) 1.0744

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0803	1.0482	1.0644
February	1.0825	1.0417	1.0582
March	1.0782	1.0410	1.0644
April	1.0907	1.0680	1.0827
May	1.1090	1.0822	1.0988
June	1.1142	1.0814	1.0940
July	1.1074	1.0661	1.0864
August	1.0967	1.0760	1.0821
September	1.1083	1.0736	1.0871
October	1.1475	1.0697	1.1228
November	1.1577	1.1207	1.1447
December	1.1854	1.1131	1.1536