2026 PGK to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

15.5076 AFN

YEARLY LOW

14.1545 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

14.7470 AFN

2026 PGK to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 15.5076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 14.1545.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3531 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.3205 to the December average rate of 14.7846, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 15.5076 was down 20.13% compared to the 2025 peak of 19.4149, 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 77,538 AFN

2025 Average 84,250 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 70,773 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,765.29 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

15.4087

14.3497

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to AFN 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 14.7393, compared to 14.7700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0307 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.7393

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.7700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 1.0692 AFN (High: 15.4133 / Low: 14.3441). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AFN (High: 14.7846 / Low: 14.7846).

February Spread (Volatile) ±1.0692

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4297 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 15.3205) against the same month in 2025 (average: 18.1396), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8191 (-15.54%).

2026 Avg (January) 15.3205

2025 Avg (January) 18.1396

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	15.5076	15.1892	15.3205
February	15.4133	14.3441	14.8908
March	14.8664	14.3693	14.6201
April	15.1759	14.2427	14.7077
May	14.6356	14.3179	14.4590
June	14.7023	14.1545	14.4380
July	15.0788	14.4229	14.7553
August	14.7846	14.7846	14.7846