YEARLY HIGH
0.4110 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.3912 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3975 PGK

2017 MOP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MOP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 7, valuing the pair at 0.4110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 26, dropping to 0.3912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3977 to the December average rate of 0.3997, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4110 was up 2.37% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.4014, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,055 PGK
2016 Average 1,958 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,956 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.98 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4019
0.3948
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MOP 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 0.3976, compared to 0.3975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3976
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 0.0174 PGK (High: 0.4086 / Low: 0.3912). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 PGK (High: 0.4008 / Low: 0.3965).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2017: 0.4013) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.3908), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+2.68%).

2017 Avg (April) 0.4013
2016 Avg (April) 0.3908

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4023 0.3939 0.3977
February 0.3994 0.3917 0.3956
March 0.4017 0.3943 0.3968
April 0.4110 0.3955 0.4013
May 0.4098 0.3934 0.3969
June 0.4094 0.3926 0.3972
July 0.4086 0.3912 0.3955
August 0.4030 0.3916 0.3954
September 0.4023 0.3951 0.3975
October 0.3999 0.3944 0.3977
November 0.4008 0.3965 0.3991
December 0.4018 0.3972 0.3997