YEARLY HIGH
6.0187 PGK
YEARLY LOW
4.2287 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.1360 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 August 1, valuing the pair at 6.0187. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 4.2287.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7900 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2769 to the December average rate of 6.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 40.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.0187 was up 39.28% 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 30,094 PGK
2025 Average 20,714 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 21,143 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,950.07 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.1929
4.1027
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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: JanтАУJun) was 4.8581, compared to 5.9697 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulтАУDec) by a margin of 1.1117 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 4.8581
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 5.9697

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, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 6.0187 / Low: 6.0187).

April Spread (Volatile) ┬▒1.5825
August Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0000

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 (August 2026: 6.0187) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.1787), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8400 (+44.03%).

2026 Avg (August) 6.0187
2025 Avg (August) 4.1787

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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 5.9208
August 6.0187 6.0187 6.0187