YEARLY HIGH
0.0284 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0267 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0273 PGK

2026 JPY to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the JPY to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.0284. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0273 to the December average rate of 0.0272, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0284 was down 2.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 14,187 PGK
2025 Average 13,853 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 13,341 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 845.97 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0278
0.0271
JanuMarcMayJuly

JPY 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 0.0273, compared to 0.0272 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0273
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0272

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 PGK (High: 0.0284 / Low: 0.0267). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PGK (High: 0.0277 / Low: 0.0273).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0273) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0257), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0016 (+6.05%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0273
2025 Avg (January) 0.0257

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0284 0.0267 0.0273
February 0.0281 0.0272 0.0277
March 0.0277 0.0269 0.0272
April 0.0276 0.0270 0.0272
May 0.0277 0.0273 0.0274
June 0.0275 0.0270 0.0273
July 0.0275 0.0268 0.0272