YEARLY HIGH
0.0091 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0067 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0078 PGK

2013 MRO to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the MRO to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 0.0091. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 0.0067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0069 to the December average rate of 0.0086, the exchange rate registered a net change of 24.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.0091 was up 21.56% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.0075, 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 45 PGK
2012 Average 35 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 33 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.97 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.0089
0.0067
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 0.0074, compared to 0.0083 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0083

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0012 PGK (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0072). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PGK (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0085).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2013: 0.0084) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.0068), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+23.24%).

2013 Avg (September) 0.0084
2012 Avg (September) 0.0068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0070 0.0068 0.0069
February 0.0070 0.0067 0.0069
March 0.0076 0.0070 0.0072
April 0.0083 0.0075 0.0078
May 0.0083 0.0072 0.0078
June 0.0077 0.0072 0.0075
July 0.0079 0.0074 0.0076
August 0.0080 0.0076 0.0077
September 0.0091 0.0080 0.0084
October 0.0089 0.0083 0.0087
November 0.0089 0.0085 0.0087
December 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086