2026 FKP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.0187 PGK

YEARLY LOW

5.6822 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.8554 PGK

2026 FKP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the FKP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 6.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 2, dropping to 5.6822.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3365 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7824 to the December average rate of 6.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.09% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.0187 was up 3.10% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.8376, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,094 PGK

2025 Average 27,328 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 28,411 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,682.57 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.0453

5.7267

JanuMarcMayJuly

FKP 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 5.8172, compared to 5.9697 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1525 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.8172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9697

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2937 PGK (High: 6.0002 / Low: 5.7064). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 6.0187 / Low: 6.0187).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2937

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0834 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 6.0187) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5.6241), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3946 (+7.02%).

2026 Avg (August) 6.0187

2025 Avg (August) 5.6241

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.0002	5.7064	5.7824
February	5.8900	5.7681	5.8366
March	5.8147	5.6822	5.7532
April	5.9224	5.6916	5.8283
May	5.8912	5.8488	5.8641
June	5.9097	5.7781	5.8387
July	6.0131	5.8184	5.9208
August	6.0187	6.0187	6.0187