2026 PGK to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.9810 BTN

YEARLY LOW

20.8487 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.4682 BTN

2026 PGK to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 21.9810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 20.8487.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1323 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.2211 to the December average rate of 21.2913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21.9810 was up 0.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 21.7984, 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 109,905 BTN

2025 Average 105,133 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 104,244 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,661.40 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.9496

21.0289

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to BTN 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 21.4694, compared to 21.4645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.4694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.4645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.9897 BTN (High: 21.9332 / Low: 20.9435). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BTN (High: 21.2913 / Low: 21.2913).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9897

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.3465 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3465

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 21.8729) against the same month in 2025 (average: 20.8032), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0697 (+5.14%).

2026 Avg (May) 21.8729

2025 Avg (May) 20.8032

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.6499	20.8567	21.2211
February	21.4928	20.8487	21.1057
March	21.9332	20.9435	21.4889
April	21.8321	21.1759	21.5032
May	21.9810	21.8014	21.8729
June	21.8943	21.3722	21.6245
July	21.8506	21.3791	21.6378
August	21.2913	21.2913	21.2913