YEARLY HIGH
0.2365 IMP
YEARLY LOW
0.1661 IMP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1996 IMP

2026 PGK to IMP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to IMP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.2365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 0.1661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0703 IMP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2338 to the December average rate of 0.1661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -28.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2365 was down 6.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2524, 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 1,182 IMP
2025 Average 1,207 IMP
Yearly Trough Low 831 IMP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 351.65 IMP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2406
0.1594
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to IMP 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 0.2103, compared to 0.1675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0428 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0624 IMP (High: 0.2322 / Low: 0.1698). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 IMP (High: 0.1661 / Low: 0.1661).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0624
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0515 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2338) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2482), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0143 (-5.78%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2338
2025 Avg (January) 0.2482

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2365 0.2301 0.2338
February 0.2344 0.2295 0.2326
March 0.2360 0.2281 0.2318
April 0.2322 0.1698 0.2220
May 0.1710 0.1697 0.1705
June 0.1731 0.1692 0.1713
July 0.1719 0.1663 0.1689
August 0.1661 0.1661 0.1661