PCU Index Up 185% — Growth Strong, Momentum Slowing

By abhishek.verma75000 · April 18, 2026

PCU333415333415D has grown ~185% since 1989, reflecting steady long-term expansion. While momentum spiked post-2020, the growth rate is now easing,…

The total cumulative percentage change in PCU333415333415D from start to end is 184.77%. The index started at 100.0 and grew to 284.768, reflecting a significant increase over the observed period.

The analysis identified the years with the fastest year-over-year percentage increases in PCU333415333415D (an air conditioning and refrigeration equipment price index). Three data tables were generated showing the yearly average values, percentage changes, and top-performing years ranked by growth rate.

The average annual growth rate (CAGR) of PCU333415333415D over the full period from 1989 to 2026 is 2.86% per year. Over these 37 years, the index value grew from 100.0 to 284.1, nearly tripling in value.

The analysis identified the top 10 largest month-over-month absolute changes in the PCU333415333415D index (Producer Price Index for Electronic Components). A bar chart has been generated showing these 10 months ranked by the size of their price swings, with green bars indicating increases and red bars indicating decreases.

Over the most recent 24 months (April 2024 to March 2026), PCU333415333415D showed a clear upward trend, rising from 270.233 to 284.768 — a gain of +14.535 points or +5.38%. A line chart has been generated showing the month-by-month movement of this producer price index.

The PCU333415333415D index shows a strong and consistent long-term upward trend from 1989 to 2026. Starting at a baseline of 100.0 in December 1989, the index climbed to 284.8 by 2026 — a total increase of nearly 185% over approximately 36 years. A chart with monthly values and a 12-month moving average has been generated to visualize this trend clearly.

The rate of increase in PCU333415333415D has been DECELERATING in recent years. While the average annual growth rate jumped from 2.3% (2015–2019) to 6.5% (2020–present), the trend within the most recent 5 years shows a strong downward slope of -8.40, meaning the year-over-year gains have been shrinking over time. A bar chart has been generated showing the year-over-year absolute changes, along with a blue trend line highlighting this deceleration since 2015.

The analysis identified sustained decline periods (3+ consecutive months) in the PCU333415333415D Producer Price Index. Two data tables were generated showing the specific periods, their durations, starting and ending index values, total point drops, and percentage declines. These tables are sorted by length of decline, making it easy to spot the longest and most significant downturns in the series.

Calendar Quarter 1 (January–March) historically shows the strongest average increase in PCU333415333415D, with an average monthly change of 0.6570. A bar chart has been generated showing the average monthly change for each quarter, making it easy to compare seasonal patterns across the year.

PCU333415333415D reached its all-time high of 284.768 on March 1, 2026, and its all-time low of 99.7 on January 1, 1990. A chart has been generated highlighting both of these extreme values along the full historical trend line.

The analysis reveals a weak but measurable monthly seasonal pattern in PCU333415333415D. The seasonal range — the difference between the highest and lowest average monthly deviations from the yearly mean — is only 2.12%, with an average within-month standard deviation of 1.43% across years. This means that while some months tend to be slightly above or below the yearly average, the pattern is not strongly consistent year over year. A box plot visualization was generated showing the % deviation from the yearly mean for each month, making it easy to see which months trend higher or lower.

The analysis of PCU333415333415D's monthly volatility across decades has been completed. A box plot visualization was generated showing the distribution of monthly percentage changes for each decade, making it easy to compare how spread out (volatile) the price movements were in different eras. Additional data tables were also produced to support the analysis.

Based on the 12-month rolling average analysis, PCU333415333415D is projected to continue in an upward direction in the near term. The current rolling average stands at 281.54 (as of March 2026), with a monthly trend slope of +1.104, indicating steady upward momentum. The 3-month projected rolling average is approximately 284.28. Data tables were generated showing the underlying values supporting this analysis.

PCU333415333415D (a producer price index for air conditioning and refrigeration equipment) behaved very differently during the two recessions. During the 2008-2009 financial crisis, the index fell sharply by 12.9% from its peak of 151.70 down to a trough of 132.10. In contrast, the 2020 COVID recession had almost no impact — the index barely moved, dropping just 0.4% from 185.45 to 184.70. What's more, by 2021 the index surged to 211.30, a full 13.9% above pre-COVID levels. A chart comparing both periods with recession shading has been generated for visual reference.

PCU333415333415D started at a value of 100.0 on December 1, 1989, and first reached double that value (200.0) on March 1, 2021, when it hit 202.5. That means it took approximately 31.2 years (11,413 days) to double from its initial value.

The 2025 year-over-year change is nearly identical to the long-term historical average. In 2025, the average YoY change is 2.96%, just 0.12 percentage points below the historical average of 3.07%. A bar chart has been generated showing annual average YoY changes across all years, with 2025 highlighted in red and the historical average marked as a dashed orange line.

The analysis identified structural breakpoints in the PCU333415333415D (Producer Price Index for electrical equipment) series, marking transitions between distinct growth regimes. A data table was generated summarizing key breakpoint dates, index values, and rolling year-over-year growth rates at each transition point. These breakpoints highlight periods where the index shifted from one growth pattern to another — such as accelerations, decelerations, or price stability changes.