YEARLY HIGH
436.3398 MMK
YEARLY LOW
367.3133 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
394.7771 MMK

2016 PGK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 436.3398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 367.3133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 69.0265 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 430.9745 to the December average rate of 425.2847, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 436.3398 was down 1.45% compared to the 2015 peak of 442.7425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,181,699 MMK
2015 Average 2,002,430 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 1,836,567 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345,132.43 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

436.9250
365.5196
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MMK 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 394.0595, compared to 395.4947 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 394.0595
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 395.4947

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was February, with a trading range of 26.4538 MMK (High: 427.5871 / Low: 401.1332). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.8962 MMK (High: 376.1101 / Low: 368.2140).

February Spread (Volatile) ±26.4538
July Spread (Stable) ±7.8962

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 20.9202 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.9202

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2016: 425.2847) against the same month in 2015 (average: 434.9075), the exchange rate shifted by -9.6228 (-2.21%).

2016 Avg (December) 425.2847
2015 Avg (December) 434.9075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 435.0798 426.4017 430.9745
February 427.5871 401.1332 410.0543
March 409.0571 390.5304 397.0400
April 393.6055 369.5327 378.9164
May 380.4214 367.3133 371.4700
June 381.5839 371.4261 375.9019
July 376.1101 368.2140 372.5184
August 382.5722 372.7898 376.7243
September 397.2914 378.6860 387.6832
October 406.7629 392.3500 401.7377
November 415.5050 402.7158 409.0197
December 436.3398 412.2772 425.2847