YEARLY HIGH
119.6806 MRO
YEARLY LOW
98.8754 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
111.9770 MRO

2015 PGK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the PGK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 1, valuing the pair at 119.6806. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 6, dropping to 98.8754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 20.8051 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 112.0360 to the December average rate of 102.0814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 119.6806 was down 0.83% compared to the 2014 peak of 120.6794, 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 598,403 MRO
2014 Average 569,299 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 494,377 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 104,025.66 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

119.6663
100.4828
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MRO 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 114.2532, compared to 109.7009 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.5524 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 114.2532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 109.7009

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was October, with a trading range of 12.2020 MRO (High: 112.3564 / Low: 100.1544). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6141 MRO (High: 112.8283 / Low: 111.2142).

October Spread (Volatile) ±12.2020
January Spread (Stable) ±1.6141

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 7.1263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.1263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2015: 118.0677) against the same month in 2014 (average: 119.4620), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3943 (-1.17%).

2015 Avg (July) 118.0677
2014 Avg (July) 119.4620

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 112.8283 111.2142 112.0360
February 112.4282 109.6147 110.6716
March 118.6639 108.8354 112.3760
April 119.2766 114.4919 117.1208
May 118.1509 112.5658 115.9588
June 119.6379 113.9983 117.3560
July 119.6806 116.8616 118.0677
August 118.6030 111.7405 115.6367
September 113.8951 101.7538 109.8704
October 112.3564 100.1544 103.3413
November 115.3915 106.8438 109.2076
December 104.4582 98.8754 102.0814