YEARLY HIGH
42.0624 DJF
YEARLY LOW
39.7709 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
40.8367 DJF

2026 PGK to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 42.0624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 39.7709.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.2916 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.5962 to the December average rate of 39.7709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 42.0624 was down 6.11% compared to the 2025 peak of 44.8006, 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 210,312 DJF
2025 Average 214,746 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 198,854 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,457.75 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

41.7788
39.5883
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to DJF 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 41.1197, compared to 39.9877 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.1320 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 41.1197
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 39.9877

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.3449 DJF (High: 42.0624 / Low: 40.7175). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 DJF (High: 39.7709 / Low: 39.7709).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3449
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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.4336 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 41.2184) against the same month in 2025 (average: 43.7140), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4956 (-5.71%).

2026 Avg (March) 41.2184
2025 Avg (March) 43.7140

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.0608 40.9102 41.5962
February 41.6930 40.8019 41.3768
March 42.0624 40.7175 41.2184
April 41.3573 40.5567 41.0303
May 41.0256 40.7611 40.8964
June 40.8257 40.2861 40.5999
July 40.5919 39.7772 40.2045
August 39.7709 39.7709 39.7709