YEARLY HIGH
14.4686 PGK
YEARLY LOW
13.7710 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.1300 PGK

2026 KWD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the KWD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 14.4686. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 13.7710.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6976 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.9225 to the December average rate of 14.4474, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.4686 was up 2.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.0784, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72,343 PGK
2025 Average 67,532 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 68,855 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,487.81 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.4999
13.8700
JanuMarcMayJuly

KWD 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 14.0516, compared to 14.3653 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.0516
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.3653

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.4121 PGK (High: 14.1831 / Low: 13.7710). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0199 PGK (High: 14.4582 / Low: 14.4383).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.4121
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0199

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 14.2833) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.5593), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7239 (+5.34%).

2026 Avg (July) 14.2833
2025 Avg (July) 13.5593

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.1831 13.7710 13.9225
February 14.2142 13.8759 14.0140
March 14.2053 13.7994 14.0447
April 14.2213 13.9243 14.0519
May 14.1102 14.0739 14.0900
June 14.3275 14.0899 14.1862
July 14.4686 14.1185 14.2833
August 14.4582 14.4383 14.4474