2026 PGK to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

347.0463 ARS

YEARLY LOW

312.9458 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

328.4282 ARS

2026 PGK to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 347.0463. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 312.9458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.1005 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 338.8526 to the December average rate of 335.9780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 347.0463 was down 1.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 353.2982, 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 1,735,231 ARS

2025 Average 1,497,674 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 1,564,729 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 170,502.37 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

340.8633

316.7342

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to ARS 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 327.1699, compared to 335.9780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.8081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 327.1699

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 335.9780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 23.7455 ARS (High: 338.4982 / Low: 314.7527). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0873 ARS (High: 324.0643 / Low: 320.9769).

February Spread (Volatile) ±23.7455

May Spread (Stable) ±3.0873

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 11.3324 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -11.3324

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 338.8526) against the same month in 2025 (average: 258.3782), the exchange rate shifted by +80.4744 (+31.15%).

2026 Avg (January) 338.8526

2025 Avg (January) 258.3782

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	347.0463	331.8422	338.8526
February	338.4982	314.7527	327.5202
March	334.3991	316.9158	323.8995
April	325.5770	312.9458	318.7450
May	324.0643	320.9769	323.2630
June	337.5809	324.1305	330.7391
July	341.0837	330.2695	335.9780