YEARLY HIGH
1.2946 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.1318 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1834 BRL

2026 PGK to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.2946. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 1.1318.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1627 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2497 to the December average rate of 1.1382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2946 was down 16.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5521, 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 6,473 BRL
2025 Average 6,758 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,659 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 813.63 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2608
1.1271
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to BRL 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 1.1950, compared to 1.1486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0464 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1950
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1000 BRL (High: 1.2946 / Low: 1.1946). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BRL (High: 1.1382 / Low: 1.1382).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1000
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0530 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0530

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.2497) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4987), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2490 (-16.62%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.2497
2025 Avg (January) 1.4987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.2946 1.1946 1.2497
February 1.2360 1.1774 1.2104
March 1.2348 1.1828 1.2159
April 1.1957 1.1318 1.1629
May 1.1624 1.1508 1.1590
June 1.1877 1.1526 1.1723
July 1.1873 1.1364 1.1590
August 1.1382 1.1382 1.1382