2026 PGK to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4730 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.4465 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4607 BBD

2026 PGK to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.4730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.4465.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0265 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4676 to the December average rate of 0.4519, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.4730 was down 6.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.5048, 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 2,365 BBD

2025 Average 2,415 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 2,233 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 132.27 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.4692

0.4503

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to BBD 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 0.4622, compared to 0.4519 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4622

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4519

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0158 BBD (High: 0.4719 / Low: 0.4562). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 BBD (High: 0.4610 / Low: 0.4582).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0044 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0044

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.4676) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.4963), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0287 (-5.78%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.4676

2025 Avg (January) 0.4963

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4730	0.4603	0.4676
February	0.4688	0.4590	0.4653
March	0.4719	0.4562	0.4636
April	0.4644	0.4561	0.4611
May	0.4610	0.4582	0.4591
June	0.4587	0.4525	0.4563
July	0.4566	0.4465	0.4519