YEARLY HIGH
597.0284 MMK
YEARLY LOW
553.9088 MMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
583.1657 MMK

2023 PGK to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PGK to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 14, valuing the pair at 597.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 553.9088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.1196 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 596.1015 to the December average rate of 561.9707, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 597.0284 was down 0.41% compared to the 2022 peak of 599.5068, 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 2,985,142 MMK
2022 Average 2,734,534 MMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,769,544 MMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 215,597.83 MMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

599.8031
555.3831
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 594.4597, compared to 571.8718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 22.5879 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 594.4597
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 571.8718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 22.8254 MMK (High: 596.4908 / Low: 573.6654). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2936 MMK (High: 596.9988 / Low: 595.7052).

August Spread (Volatile) ±22.8254
January Spread (Stable) ±1.2936

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2023. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.9255 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.9255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2023: 594.9400) against the same month in 2022 (average: 521.7069), the exchange rate shifted by +73.2331 (+14.04%).

2023 Avg (April) 594.9400
2022 Avg (April) 521.7069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 596.9988 595.7052 596.1015
February 596.9376 588.4158 595.1456
March 596.7505 588.2241 595.3976
April 597.0284 588.3716 594.9400
May 596.5786 584.1335 594.2471
June 597.0188 582.1385 590.9265
July 596.6470 580.0386 587.3694
August 596.4908 573.6654 580.5255
September 587.9203 569.4791 576.1029
October 575.5408 557.9149 566.1774
November 565.8417 553.9088 559.0848
December 567.9408 555.6987 561.9707