YEARLY HIGH
114.6266 MRO
YEARLY LOW
102.7362 MRO
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.0947 MRO

2016 PGK to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2016

During 2016, the PGK to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 114.6266. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 102.7362.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8904 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 110.9796 to the December average rate of 112.8351, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2016 high of 114.6266 was down 4.22% compared to the 2015 peak of 119.6806, 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 573,133 MRO
2015 Average 559,861 MRO
Yearly Trough Low 513,681 MRO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,451.84 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2016.

113.0472
110.5023
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 111.7361, compared to 112.4534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7173 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 111.7361
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.4534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2016 was January, with a trading range of 11.8904 MRO (High: 114.6266 / Low: 102.7362). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9971 MRO (High: 112.7664 / Low: 111.7693).

January Spread (Volatile) ±11.8904
August Spread (Stable) ±0.9971

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4763 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4763

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2016: 110.9796) against the same month in 2015 (average: 112.0360), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0564 (-0.94%).

2016 Avg (January) 110.9796
2015 Avg (January) 112.0360

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.6266 102.7362 110.9796
February 113.7834 108.5769 112.4536
March 113.5195 111.0464 112.1906
April 111.5797 109.8981 110.7144
May 113.8444 108.8050 111.4095
June 113.9841 112.0441 112.6689
July 113.1977 111.4416 112.2051
August 112.7664 111.7693 112.2203
September 112.9159 111.5188 112.2521
October 113.0126 111.5625 112.4927
November 113.0945 111.9963 112.7150
December 113.4158 111.4895 112.8351