YEARLY HIGH
0.0480 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0455 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0465 PGK

2026 BTN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BTN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 28, dropping to 0.0455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0025 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0471 to the December average rate of 0.0462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.93% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0480 was down 1.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0487, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BTN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 240 PGK
2025 Average 238 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 227 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.35 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0475
0.0456
JanuMarcMayJuly

BTN to PGK 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 0.0466, compared to 0.0462 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0466
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0462

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0022 PGK (High: 0.0477 / Low: 0.0456). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0459 / Low: 0.0455).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0474) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0463), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+2.24%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0474
2025 Avg (February) 0.0463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0479 0.0462 0.0471
February 0.0480 0.0465 0.0474
March 0.0477 0.0456 0.0465
April 0.0472 0.0458 0.0465
May 0.0459 0.0455 0.0457
June 0.0468 0.0457 0.0462
July 0.0468 0.0458 0.0462