YEARLY HIGH
29.6640 ISK
YEARLY LOW
27.7642 ISK
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.5680 ISK

2026 PGK to ISK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to ISK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 29.6640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 27.7642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8998 ISK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.1656 to the December average rate of 28.3538, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 29.6640 was down 16.50% compared to the 2025 peak of 35.5275, 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 148,320 ISK
2025 Average 154,966 ISK
Yearly Trough Low 138,821 ISK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,499.06 ISK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

29.2588
28.1397
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to ISK 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 28.6038, compared to 28.3538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2499 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 28.3538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.7826 ISK (High: 29.6640 / Low: 27.8814). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0801 ISK (High: 28.2754 / Low: 28.1953).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7826
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0801

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.6882 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6882

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 29.1656) against the same month in 2025 (average: 34.8308), the exchange rate shifted by -5.6653 (-16.27%).

2026 Avg (January) 29.1656
2025 Avg (January) 34.8308

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 29.6640 27.8814 29.1656
February 28.8092 27.8780 28.4773
March 29.2547 27.9580 28.8723
April 29.0660 27.7642 28.3499
May 28.2754 28.1953 28.2329
June 28.9320 28.1264 28.5245
July 28.7585 27.9951 28.3538