2026 PGK to BDT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.9215 BDT

YEARLY LOW

27.5606 BDT

YEARLY AVERAGE

28.2569 BDT

2026 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 28.9215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 27.5606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3609 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5804 to the December average rate of 27.8595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 28.9215 was down 5.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.5992, 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 144,607 BDT

2025 Average 147,073 BDT

Yearly Trough Low 137,803 BDT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,804.55 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

28.6525

27.7875

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to BDT 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 28.3231, compared to 27.8595 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.3231

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.8595

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.8032 BDT (High: 28.9215 / Low: 28.1183). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1634 BDT (High: 28.2858 / Low: 28.1224).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8032

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1634

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 0.1732 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 28.5804) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.1892), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6088 (-5.33%).

2026 Avg (January) 28.5804

2025 Avg (January) 30.1892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	28.9215	28.1183	28.5804
February	28.6772	28.0000	28.4246
March	28.8682	28.1176	28.3978
April	28.4901	27.9975	28.3209
May	28.2858	28.1224	28.1821
June	28.1605	27.7764	28.0328
July	28.1487	27.5606	27.8595