2026 PGK to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3954 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.3767 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3874 BAM

2026 PGK to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 0.3954. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.3767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3900 to the December average rate of 0.3870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3954 was down 17.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.4793, 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 1,977 BAM

2025 Average 2,095 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 1,883 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.65 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3926

0.3839

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to BAM 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 0.3875, compared to 0.3870 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3870

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0184 BAM (High: 0.3951 / Low: 0.3767). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 BAM (High: 0.3860 / Low: 0.3848).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0184

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.3919) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4453), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0534 (-12.00%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.3919

2025 Avg (March) 0.4453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3951	0.3767	0.3900
February	0.3888	0.3798	0.3846
March	0.3954	0.3815	0.3919
April	0.3936	0.3796	0.3859
May	0.3860	0.3848	0.3854
June	0.3930	0.3832	0.3871
July	0.3912	0.3826	0.3870