2018 MUR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1009 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0927 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0966 PGK

2018 MUR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the MUR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 16, dropping to 0.0927.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0081 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0978 to the December average rate of 0.0980, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1009 was up 2.44% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0985, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 504 PGK

2017 Average 463 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 464 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40.73 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0990

0.0942

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 0.0966, compared to 0.0967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0966

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was February, with a trading range of 0.0057 PGK (High: 0.1009 / Low: 0.0952). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 PGK (High: 0.0974 / Low: 0.0960).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0057

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0986) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+10.81%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0986

2017 Avg (February) 0.0890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0997	0.0957	0.0978
February	0.1009	0.0952	0.0986
March	0.0993	0.0967	0.0975
April	0.0973	0.0955	0.0964
May	0.0957	0.0936	0.0946
June	0.0964	0.0927	0.0947
July	0.0967	0.0941	0.0955
August	0.0968	0.0950	0.0959
September	0.0974	0.0960	0.0967
October	0.0978	0.0959	0.0970
November	0.0976	0.0957	0.0969
December	0.0987	0.0972	0.0980