2026 KYD to PGK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 KYD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the KYD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 5.3730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 4.2287.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1443 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2769 to the December average rate of 5.3730, the exchange rate registered a net change of 25.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.3730 was up 24.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.3213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 KYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
KYD to PGK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 4.6395, compared to 5.3421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7027 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.9066 PGK (High: 5.2136 / Low: 4.3070). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 5.3730 / Low: 5.3730).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 5.3730) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.1787), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1942 (+28.58%).
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 | 5.2136 | 4.3070 | 4.4609 |
| May | 5.2416 | 5.2052 | 5.2276 |
| June | 5.3030 | 5.2307 | 5.2588 |
| July | 5.3703 | 5.2546 | 5.3113 |
| August | 5.3730 | 5.3730 | 5.3730 |