YEARLY HIGH
4.4319 MVR
YEARLY LOW
4.0344 MVR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2703 MVR

2023 PGK to MVR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2023

During 2023, the PGK to MVR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 4.4319. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 13, dropping to 4.0344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3975 MVR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3669 to the December average rate of 4.1096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2023 high of 4.4319 was down 0.25% compared to the 2022 peak of 4.4428, 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 22,160 MVR
2022 Average 21,864 MVR
Yearly Trough Low 20,172 MVR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,987.42 MVR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2023.

4.3940
4.0681
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 4.3502, compared to 4.1904 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3502
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1904

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2023 was August, with a trading range of 0.1629 MVR (High: 4.3679 / Low: 4.2049). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0325 MVR (High: 4.3853 / Low: 4.3528).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1629
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0325

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 0.0787 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0787

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2023: 4.3655) against the same month in 2022 (average: 4.3870), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0215 (-0.49%).

2023 Avg (March) 4.3655
2022 Avg (March) 4.3870

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3853 4.3528 4.3669
February 4.3636 4.2978 4.3507
March 4.4319 4.2974 4.3655
April 4.4037 4.3044 4.3554
May 4.3622 4.2569 4.3443
June 4.3636 4.2560 4.3182
July 4.3722 4.2424 4.3057
August 4.3679 4.2049 4.2496
September 4.3290 4.1686 4.2303
October 4.2117 4.0880 4.1517
November 4.1499 4.0344 4.0953
December 4.1437 4.0681 4.1096