2026 PGK to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

36.8677 ETB

YEARLY LOW

35.3501 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.2313 ETB

2026 PGK to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 36.8677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 30, dropping to 35.3501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5176 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.3802 to the December average rate of 35.8136, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 36.8677 was up 0.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 36.7979, 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 184,338 ETB

2025 Average 167,537 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 176,751 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,587.80 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

36.6417

35.7384

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to ETB 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 36.2837, compared to 36.0742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.2837

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 36.0742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.5149 ETB (High: 36.8651 / Low: 35.3501). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 ETB (High: 35.8136 / Low: 35.8136).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5149

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 0.5212 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5212

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 36.4406) against the same month in 2025 (average: 32.8250), the exchange rate shifted by +3.6157 (+11.01%).

2026 Avg (June) 36.4406

2025 Avg (June) 32.8250

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	36.7897	35.7956	36.3802
February	36.3690	35.5401	36.1204
March	36.8651	35.3501	36.1246
April	36.4311	35.6785	36.0698
May	36.8039	36.1798	36.5664
June	36.8677	36.0113	36.4406
July	36.6382	35.9913	36.3348
August	35.8136	35.8136	35.8136