YEARLY HIGH
6.2604 HNL
YEARLY LOW
5.9843 HNL
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.1098 HNL

2026 PGK to HNL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to HNL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 6.2604. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 5.9843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2761 HNL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.1751 to the December average rate of 6.0227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6.2604 was down 2.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 6.4311, 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 31,302 HNL
2025 Average 31,406 HNL
Yearly Trough Low 29,921 HNL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,380.63 HNL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6.1903
6.0075
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to HNL 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 6.1342, compared to 6.0367 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0975 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.1342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0367

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.1939 HNL (High: 6.2604 / Low: 6.0665). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0459 HNL (High: 6.1354 / Low: 6.0895).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1939
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0459

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 0.0435 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0435

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 6.1444) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6.3049), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1604 (-2.54%).

2026 Avg (March) 6.1444
2025 Avg (March) 6.3049

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.2530 6.0726 6.1751
February 6.2014 6.0635 6.1550
March 6.2604 6.0665 6.1444
April 6.1783 6.0734 6.1322
May 6.1354 6.0895 6.1042
June 6.1179 6.0490 6.0942
July 6.1381 5.9850 6.0507
August 6.0741 5.9843 6.0227