YEARLY HIGH
0.0075 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0070 PGK

2012 MRO to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MRO to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 0.0075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0073 to the December average rate of 0.0069, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0075 was down 22.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0096, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37 PGK
2011 Average 42 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 34 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.56 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0073
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MRO 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 0.0072, compared to 0.0069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0072
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0075 / Low: 0.0071). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0069 / Low: 0.0068).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.0073) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0093), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0020 (-21.83%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.0073
2011 Avg (January) 0.0093

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0075 0.0071 0.0073
February 0.0073 0.0070 0.0072
March 0.0072 0.0070 0.0072
April 0.0072 0.0069 0.0071
May 0.0072 0.0069 0.0071
June 0.0072 0.0071 0.0071
July 0.0072 0.0068 0.0070
August 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
September 0.0069 0.0068 0.0068
October 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
November 0.0070 0.0069 0.0069
December 0.0071 0.0068 0.0069