2026 PGK to JMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

37.3220 JMD

YEARLY LOW

35.4163 JMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.2728 JMD

2026 PGK to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 37.3220. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 35.4163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9057 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 36.9074 to the December average rate of 35.7472, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 37.3220 was down 5.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 39.4718, 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 186,610 JMD

2025 Average 192,079 JMD

Yearly Trough Low 177,081 JMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,528.29 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

37.0235

35.6312

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to JMD 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 36.3604, compared to 35.7472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.3604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.2164 JMD (High: 37.3220 / Low: 36.1055). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1328 JMD (High: 36.1786 / Low: 36.0458).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.2164

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.5741 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5741

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 36.9074) against the same month in 2025 (average: 38.9523), the exchange rate shifted by -2.0448 (-5.25%).

2026 Avg (January) 36.9074

2025 Avg (January) 38.9523

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.3220	36.1055	36.9074
February	36.6766	35.7220	36.3334
March	37.0098	35.8867	36.3673
April	36.6580	36.1033	36.3992
May	36.1786	36.0458	36.1266
June	36.2728	35.7562	36.0285
July	36.1069	35.4163	35.7472