2018 PGK to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

111.4241 MRO

YEARLY LOW

61.9310 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

108.1475 MRO

2018 PGK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the PGK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 111.4241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 61.9310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.4931 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.1224 to the December average rate of 106.0423, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 111.4241 was down 3.43% compared to the 2017 peak of 115.3836, 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 557,121 MRO

2017 Average 564,205 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 309,655 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 247,465.27 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

111.1586

103.0197

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 109.6895, compared to 106.6054 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.0841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.6895

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 106.6054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 45.1009 MRO (High: 107.0320 / Low: 61.9310). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8569 MRO (High: 108.2398 / Low: 107.3829).

October Spread (Volatile) ±45.1009

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8569

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 3.7858 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7858

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 110.4803) against the same month in 2017 (average: 113.5478), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0675 (-2.70%).

2018 Avg (February) 110.4803

2017 Avg (February) 113.5478

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	110.7477	108.8094	110.1224
February	111.4241	109.4696	110.4803
March	111.4241	109.2908	110.3266
April	110.3534	108.4017	109.5215
May	109.4711	108.1122	108.9582
June	109.3892	107.3259	108.7282
July	108.8187	107.9155	108.3049
August	108.2398	107.3829	107.7671
September	108.2107	107.1152	107.4838
October	107.0320	61.9310	103.6979
November	107.1539	105.9112	106.3364
December	106.5990	105.2476	106.0423