2026 PGK to EGP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.6019 EGP

YEARLY LOW

10.7789 EGP

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5852 EGP

2026 PGK to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 12.6019. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 10.7789.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8231 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.0425 to the December average rate of 11.4596, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 12.6019 was down 0.99% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.7283, 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 63,010 EGP

2025 Average 59,485 EGP

Yearly Trough Low 53,894 EGP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,115.26 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

12.3323

10.8507

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to EGP 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 11.6455, compared to 11.4046 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2409 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6455

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4046

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.4969 EGP (High: 12.5023 / Low: 11.0054). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 EGP (High: 11.4596 / Low: 11.4596).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4969

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4569 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4569

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 12.2088) against the same month in 2025 (average: 12.4215), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2127 (-1.71%).

2026 Avg (April) 12.2088

2025 Avg (April) 12.4215

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.2062	10.7789	11.0425
February	11.1885	10.8662	10.9741
March	12.5023	11.0054	12.0151
April	12.6019	11.8623	12.2088
May	12.3629	11.9630	12.0446
June	12.0130	11.2035	11.5877
July	11.6209	11.1280	11.3495
August	11.4596	11.4596	11.4596