YEARLY HIGH
0.0993 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0768 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0952 PGK

2019 MUR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0993. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.0768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0225 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0981 to the December average rate of 0.0933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0993 was down 1.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1009, 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 496 PGK
2018 Average 483 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 384 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.34 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0987
0.0923
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 0.0968, compared to 0.0936 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0968
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0936

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0176 PGK (High: 0.0944 / Low: 0.0768). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 PGK (High: 0.0988 / Low: 0.0975).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0176
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0982) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0986), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-0.45%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0982
2018 Avg (February) 0.0986

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0988 0.0975 0.0981
February 0.0993 0.0961 0.0982
March 0.0988 0.0961 0.0973
April 0.0977 0.0954 0.0966
May 0.0968 0.0943 0.0956
June 0.0958 0.0937 0.0948
July 0.0950 0.0931 0.0942
August 0.0953 0.0923 0.0942
September 0.0952 0.0925 0.0937
October 0.0943 0.0927 0.0932
November 0.0944 0.0768 0.0928
December 0.0943 0.0929 0.0933