2026 MAD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4799 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.4575 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4705 PGK

2026 MAD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MAD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.4799. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 0.4575.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0224 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4667 to the December average rate of 0.4793, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4799 was up 1.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4745, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,399 PGK

2025 Average 2,221 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 2,287 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 112.18 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4810

0.4605

JanuMarcMayJuly

MAD 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 0.4686, compared to 0.4763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0077 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4686

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0191 PGK (High: 0.4799 / Low: 0.4608). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.4793 / Low: 0.4793).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0191

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4667) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0653 (+16.28%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4667

2025 Avg (January) 0.4013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4799	0.4608	0.4667
February	0.4766	0.4647	0.4699
March	0.4744	0.4575	0.4622
April	0.4746	0.4593	0.4671
May	0.4753	0.4690	0.4736
June	0.4771	0.4662	0.4724
July	0.4795	0.4672	0.4733
August	0.4793	0.4793	0.4793