YEARLY HIGH
0.0962 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0900 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0928 PGK

2026 MUR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the MUR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.0962. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.0900.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0928 to the December average rate of 0.0938, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0962 was up 1.30% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 481 PGK
2025 Average 453 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 450 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.98 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0940
0.0919
JanuMarcMayJuly

MUR 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 0.0926, compared to 0.0938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0049 PGK (High: 0.0962 / Low: 0.0914). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.0923 / Low: 0.0918).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0049
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0928) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0861), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0066 (+7.68%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0928
2025 Avg (January) 0.0861

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0962 0.0914 0.0928
February 0.0948 0.0924 0.0933
March 0.0943 0.0900 0.0924
April 0.0943 0.0916 0.0930
May 0.0923 0.0918 0.0920
June 0.0930 0.0910 0.0921
July 0.0948 0.0926 0.0938