YEARLY HIGH
0.2243 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2022 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2067 PGK

2017 MVR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the MVR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 18, valuing the pair at 0.2243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 0.2022.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2067 to the December average rate of 0.2088, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.2243 was up 6.32% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.2109, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,121 PGK
2016 Average 1,026 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,011 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.34 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.2093
0.2041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 0.2058, compared to 0.2076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was August, with a trading range of 0.0201 PGK (High: 0.2243 / Low: 0.2041). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 PGK (High: 0.2087 / Low: 0.2060).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2017: 0.2075) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.2085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0011 (-0.51%).

2017 Avg (August) 0.2075
2016 Avg (August) 0.2085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2082 0.2052 0.2067
February 0.2069 0.2025 0.2045
March 0.2086 0.2024 0.2046
April 0.2134 0.2043 0.2083
May 0.2141 0.2028 0.2056
June 0.2108 0.2022 0.2048
July 0.2120 0.2031 0.2052
August 0.2243 0.2041 0.2075
September 0.2097 0.2068 0.2077
October 0.2087 0.2060 0.2076
November 0.2106 0.2075 0.2088
December 0.2100 0.2072 0.2088