YEARLY HIGH
357.6451 KRW
YEARLY LOW
316.5964 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
339.6210 KRW

2026 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 357.6451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 316.5964.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 41.0487 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.0893 to the December average rate of 321.5078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 357.6451 was down 2.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 367.7300, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,788,225 KRW
2025 Average 1,716,500 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 1,582,982 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 205,243.53 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

352.2391
318.7140
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to KRW 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 343.0623, compared to 329.2974 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 13.7649 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 343.0623
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 329.2974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 29.2156 KRW (High: 354.0957 / Low: 324.8801). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.4733 KRW (High: 346.1403 / Low: 339.6670).

July Spread (Volatile) ┬▒29.2156
May Spread (Stable) ┬▒6.4733

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 15.5792 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -15.5792

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 349.4454) against the same month in 2025 (average: 330.3810), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0644 (+5.77%).

2026 Avg (June) 349.4454
2025 Avg (June) 330.3810

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Month High Low Average
January 346.2909 329.0675 340.0893
February 345.0023 330.4411 336.8117
March 350.1983 331.9662 345.4908
April 350.3251 335.9174 342.3501
May 346.1403 339.6670 344.1864
June 357.6451 344.9000 349.4454
July 354.0957 324.8801 337.0869
August 323.4198 316.5964 321.5078