YEARLY HIGH
1.8134 GTQ
YEARLY LOW
1.7041 GTQ
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7553 GTQ

2026 PGK to GTQ Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to GTQ exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.8134. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 1.7041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1093 GTQ. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7929 to the December average rate of 1.7132, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.8134 was down 6.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.9394, 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 9,067 GTQ
2025 Average 9,278 GTQ
Yearly Trough Low 8,520 GTQ
Transaction Impact: A difference of 546.45 GTQ purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.8009
1.7052
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to GTQ 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 1.7676, compared to 1.7185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0491 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7676
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0610 GTQ (High: 1.8120 / Low: 1.7511). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0153 GTQ (High: 1.7612 / Low: 1.7459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0610
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0153

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 0.0160 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0160

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.7929) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.9165), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1236 (-6.45%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.7929
2025 Avg (January) 1.9165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8134 1.7656 1.7929
February 1.7985 1.7575 1.7836
March 1.8120 1.7511 1.7755
April 1.7736 1.7440 1.7626
May 1.7612 1.7459 1.7511
June 1.7488 1.7252 1.7399
July 1.7426 1.7046 1.7239
August 1.7276 1.7041 1.7132