YEARLY HIGH
438.0497 MMK
YEARLY LOW
411.8302 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
426.8062 MMK

2017 PGK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the PGK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 10, valuing the pair at 438.0497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 19, dropping to 411.8302.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.2195 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 427.2056 to the December average rate of 422.2271, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 438.0497 was up 0.39% compared to the 2016 peak of 436.3398, 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 2,190,249 MMK
2016 Average 1,973,845 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,059,151 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 131,097.67 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

433.9241
421.1637
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 428.2926, compared to 425.3198 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9728 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 428.2926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 425.3198

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was July, with a trading range of 19.6511 MMK (High: 432.4572 / Low: 412.8061). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.5152 MMK (High: 424.8424 / Low: 419.3273).

July Spread (Volatile) ±19.6511
December Spread (Stable) ±5.5152

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2017. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 8.0686 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -8.0686

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2017: 432.8608) against the same month in 2016 (average: 410.0543), the exchange rate shifted by +22.8064 (+5.56%).

2017 Avg (February) 432.8608
2016 Avg (February) 410.0543

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 430.1718 421.0301 427.2056
February 438.0497 426.2621 432.8608
March 437.5243 425.8860 430.9672
April 431.4457 411.8302 422.8986
May 432.6318 416.9740 428.5022
June 432.9726 415.2862 427.3210
July 432.4572 412.8061 428.9455
August 431.4969 420.8818 427.5303
September 427.9941 416.3838 425.0801
October 430.9435 421.2759 425.7106
November 425.8043 419.8200 422.4250
December 424.8424 419.3273 422.2271