YEARLY HIGH
49.4614 GYD
YEARLY LOW
46.7184 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
48.0002 GYD

2026 PGK to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 49.4614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 46.7184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.7429 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.9057 to the December average rate of 46.7265, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 49.4614 was down 5.91% compared to the 2025 peak of 52.5693, 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 247,307 GYD
2025 Average 252,596 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 233,592 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,714.61 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

49.1236
46.5086
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to GYD 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 48.3354, compared to 46.9946 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3408 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.3354
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.9946

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.5801 GYD (High: 49.4209 / Low: 47.8408). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0238 GYD (High: 46.7422 / Low: 46.7184).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5801
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0238

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 0.5362 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 48.9057) against the same month in 2025 (average: 51.9243), the exchange rate shifted by -3.0186 (-5.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 48.9057
2025 Avg (January) 51.9243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.4614 48.1414 48.9057
February 49.0558 47.9378 48.6448
March 49.4209 47.8408 48.4810
April 48.5014 47.7423 48.2269
May 48.2287 47.8908 48.0189
June 47.9842 47.3178 47.7350
July 47.7738 46.7451 47.2627
August 46.7422 46.7184 46.7265