2026 IMP to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.0131 PGK

YEARLY LOW

4.2287 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

5.0098 PGK

2026 IMP to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the IMP to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 6.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 4.2287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7844 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2769 to the December average rate of 5.9206, the exchange rate registered a net change of 38.43% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.0131 was up 39.15% 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 IMP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 30,066 PGK

2025 Average 20,714 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 21,143 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,922.23 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.0849

4.1126

JanuMarcMayJuly

IMP 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 4.8581, compared to 5.9206 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8581

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.9206

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.5825 PGK (High: 5.8895 / Low: 4.3070). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0423 PGK (High: 5.8912 / Low: 5.8488).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.5825

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0423

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0254 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 5.9206) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.1422), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7784 (+42.93%).

2026 Avg (July) 5.9206

2025 Avg (July) 4.1422

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	5.8895	4.3070	4.5559
May	5.8912	5.8488	5.8641
June	5.9097	5.7781	5.8387
July	6.0131	5.8184	5.9206