YEARLY HIGH
0.0097 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0087 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0089 PGK

2016 MRO to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MRO to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 6, valuing the pair at 0.0097. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0097 was down 3.76% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0101, 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 49 PGK
2015 Average 45 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 44 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.05 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0090
0.0088
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 0.0090, compared to 0.0089 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) 0.0090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 0.0010 PGK (High: 0.0097 / Low: 0.0087). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.0089 / Low: 0.0089).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, 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 2016: 0.0090) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+1.09%).

2016 Avg (January) 0.0090
2015 Avg (January) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0097 0.0087 0.0090
February 0.0092 0.0088 0.0089
March 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
April 0.0091 0.0090 0.0090
May 0.0092 0.0088 0.0090
June 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
July 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
August 0.0089 0.0089 0.0089
September 0.0090 0.0089 0.0089
October 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089
November 0.0089 0.0088 0.0089
December 0.0090 0.0088 0.0089