2026 CUP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

4.3847 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.1685 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4488 PGK

2026 CUP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the CUP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 4.3847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.1685.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2162 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2769 to the December average rate of 0.1719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -95.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.3847 was up 1.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.3213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,923 PGK

2025 Average 20,714 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 842 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,080.89 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.7287

-0.2453

JanuMarcMayJuly

CUP 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 2.8282, compared to 0.1719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6564 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8282

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 4.2160 PGK (High: 4.3847 / Low: 0.1687). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 PGK (High: 0.1695 / Low: 0.1685).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.2160

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.5713 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.5713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 3.7405) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.1033), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3628 (-8.84%).

2026 Avg (April) 3.7405

2025 Avg (April) 4.1033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	4.3452	4.2287	4.2769
February	4.3572	4.2660	4.2985
March	4.3843	4.2378	4.3142
April	4.3847	0.1687	3.7405
May	0.1695	0.1685	0.1692
June	0.1716	0.1693	0.1702
July	0.1740	0.1701	0.1719