YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0040 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 PGK

2016 MWK to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the MWK to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 21, dropping to 0.0040.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0044 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 0.0047 was down 26.03% compared to the 2015 peak of 0.0063, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23 PGK
2015 Average 28 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 20 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.13 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

0.0046
0.0041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0041). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0044).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2016: 0.0045) against the same month in 2015 (average: 0.0061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-25.84%).

2016 Avg (May) 0.0045
2015 Avg (May) 0.0061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0046 0.0042 0.0044
February 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
March 0.0045 0.0041 0.0044
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0047 0.0044 0.0045
June 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044
August 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
September 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
October 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
November 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
December 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044