2026 PGK to GHS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7099 GHS

YEARLY LOW

2.4243 GHS

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5511 GHS

2026 PGK to GHS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to GHS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 2.7099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 2.4243.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2856 GHS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5180 to the December average rate of 2.6109, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.7099 was down 29.88% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8646, 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 13,549 GHS

2025 Average 15,318 GHS

Yearly Trough Low 12,121 GHS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,427.89 GHS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.6243

2.4629

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to GHS 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 2.5331, compared to 2.6053 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5331

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6053

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was June, with a trading range of 0.2564 GHS (High: 2.7099 / Low: 2.4535). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GHS (High: 2.6109 / Low: 2.6109).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.2564

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0700 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 2.5978) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.4890), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1088 (+4.37%).

2026 Avg (June) 2.5978

2025 Avg (June) 2.4890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5656	2.4243	2.5180
February	2.5738	2.4425	2.5430
March	2.5453	2.4549	2.5170
April	2.5648	2.5233	2.5463
May	2.5814	2.4521	2.4763
June	2.7099	2.4535	2.5978
July	2.6533	2.5726	2.5997
August	2.6109	2.6109	2.6109