YEARLY HIGH
4.1735 PGK
YEARLY LOW
3.6223 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8698 PGK

2015 XDR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the XDR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.1735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 3.6223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5512 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.6998 to the December average rate of 4.1393, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.1735 was down 5.95% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.4377, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 20,868 PGK
2014 Average 19,540 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 18,111 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,756.25 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.1862
3.6223
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 3.7376, compared to 4.0019 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7376
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0019

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.1612 PGK (High: 4.0023 / Low: 3.8411). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0409 PGK (High: 3.8710 / Low: 3.8301).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1612
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0409

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.1393) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.7561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3831 (+10.20%).

2015 Avg (December) 4.1393
2014 Avg (December) 3.7561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7581 3.6523 3.6998
February 3.7751 3.6866 3.7210
March 3.7300 3.6223 3.6693
April 3.7815 3.6464 3.7061
May 3.8463 3.7634 3.7950
June 3.8738 3.7640 3.8344
July 3.8710 3.8301 3.8519
August 4.0023 3.8411 3.8927
September 4.0298 3.9337 3.9843
October 4.1026 4.0241 4.0701
November 4.1064 4.0526 4.0735
December 4.1735 4.0429 4.1393