2026 PGK to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.5009 KES

YEARLY LOW

28.8959 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

29.6872 KES

2026 PGK to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 30.5009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 28.8959.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6050 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.1560 to the December average rate of 29.0491, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 30.5009 was down 6.68% compared to the 2025 peak of 32.6855, 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 152,504 KES

2025 Average 156,083 KES

Yearly Trough Low 144,479 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,025.08 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

30.2667

28.9384

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to KES 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 29.8705, compared to 29.1375 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7330 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 29.8705

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 29.1375

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.8157 KES (High: 30.5009 / Low: 29.6852). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0988 KES (High: 29.7666 / Low: 29.6678).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8157

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0988

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 0.3066 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3066

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 30.1560) against the same month in 2025 (average: 32.1065), the exchange rate shifted by -1.9505 (-6.08%).

2026 Avg (January) 30.1560

2025 Avg (January) 32.1065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.5009	29.6852	30.1560
February	30.2435	29.5456	29.9875
March	30.4407	29.6517	29.9972
April	30.2066	29.4458	29.8412
May	29.7666	29.6678	29.7083
June	29.6721	29.2845	29.5325
July	29.4977	28.8959	29.2259
August	29.2832	28.8973	29.0491