2026 PEN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3212 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.2358 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2817 PGK

2026 PEN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 1.3212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 1.2358.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0854 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2739 to the December average rate of 1.3212, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.3212 was up 2.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2832, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,606 PGK

2025 Average 5,817 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 6,179 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 426.85 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.3279

1.2471

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN 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 1.2717, compared to 1.3116 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2717

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3116

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0570 PGK (High: 1.2944 / Low: 1.2374). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 1.3212 / Low: 1.3212).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0570

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0271 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0271

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2026: 1.3212) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1809), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1403 (+11.88%).

2026 Avg (August) 1.3212

2025 Avg (August) 1.1809

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2995	1.2603	1.2739
February	1.3008	1.2668	1.2809
March	1.2944	1.2374	1.2538
April	1.2914	1.2358	1.2619
May	1.2825	1.2370	1.2731
June	1.3065	1.2677	1.2866
July	1.3186	1.2852	1.3020
August	1.3212	1.3212	1.3212