YEARLY HIGH
5.0999 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.7411 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8772 MVR

2016 PGK to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 5.0999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 30, dropping to 4.7411.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3589 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0768 to the December average rate of 4.8265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 5.0999 was down 13.80% compared to the 2015 peak of 5.9164, 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 25,500 MVR
2015 Average 27,683 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 23,705 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,794.32 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

5.1050
4.7669
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MVR 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 4.9431, compared to 4.8114 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1317 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9431
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8114

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was June, with a trading range of 0.1482 MVR (High: 4.8892 / Low: 4.7411). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0563 MVR (High: 4.8359 / Low: 4.7797).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.1482
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0563

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0956 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0956

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 5.0768) against the same month in 2015 (average: 5.8718), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7950 (-13.54%).

2016 Avg (January) 5.0768
2015 Avg (January) 5.8718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0999 5.0117 5.0768
February 5.0873 4.9449 5.0321
March 5.0506 4.9261 4.9820
April 4.9462 4.8327 4.8864
May 4.9267 4.8132 4.8431
June 4.8892 4.7411 4.8379
July 4.8351 4.7749 4.7995
August 4.8227 4.7532 4.7951
September 4.8398 4.7808 4.8139
October 4.8359 4.7797 4.8166
November 4.8525 4.7809 4.8168
December 4.8696 4.7502 4.8265