2026 PGK to CDF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

542.4832 CDF

YEARLY LOW

493.7871 CDF

YEARLY AVERAGE

526.1341 CDF

2026 PGK to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 542.4832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 493.7871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 48.6961 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 528.3959 to the December average rate of 519.0351, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 542.4832 was down 24.42% compared to the 2025 peak of 717.7839, 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 2,712,416 CDF

2025 Average 3,295,024 CDF

Yearly Trough Low 2,468,935 CDF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 243,480.53 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

535.2601

517.5601

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to CDF 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 527.3172, compared to 519.0351 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 8.2821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 527.3172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 519.0351

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 43.4347 CDF (High: 537.2218 / Low: 493.7871). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 10.6359 CDF (High: 537.6991 / Low: 527.0632).

February Spread (Volatile) ±43.4347

April Spread (Stable) ±10.6359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 9.1670 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.1670

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 528.3959) against the same month in 2025 (average: 707.9690), the exchange rate shifted by -179.5731 (-25.36%).

2026 Avg (January) 528.3959

2025 Avg (January) 707.9690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	542.4832	503.6361	528.3959
February	537.2218	493.7871	524.4115
March	537.3191	502.7720	526.9686
April	537.6991	527.0632	533.7851
May	534.7162	519.8750	524.6181
June	530.4387	516.2736	525.7242
July	525.7607	510.8695	519.0351