YEARLY HIGH
2070.6743 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1960.0507 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2019.7773 GNF

2026 PGK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 2070.6743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 1960.0507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 110.6236 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2046.0839 to the December average rate of 1981.5076, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2070.6743 was down 5.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 2184.7552, 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 10,353,371 GNF
2025 Average 10,462,845 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 9,800,254 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 553,117.75 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2052.5415
1975.0500
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to GNF 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 2026.1555, compared to 1981.5076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.6480 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2026.1555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1981.5076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 66.1451 GNF (High: 2070.6743 / Low: 2004.5292). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.2119 GNF (High: 2022.4719 / Low: 2009.2600).

March Spread (Volatile) ±66.1451
May Spread (Stable) ±13.2119

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 18.9307 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -18.9307

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 2032.1978) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2125.5818), the exchange rate shifted by -93.3840 (-4.39%).

2026 Avg (March) 2032.1978
2025 Avg (March) 2125.5818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2070.3274 2017.1418 2046.0839
February 2056.2224 2009.5391 2040.1770
March 2070.6743 2004.5292 2032.1978
April 2037.9615 2001.8597 2023.6340
May 2022.4719 2009.2600 2014.4023
June 2013.1881 1982.8199 2000.4383
July 2003.9954 1960.0507 1981.5076