2026 PGK to KGS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.6801 KGS

YEARLY LOW

19.5234 KGS

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.0854 KGS

2026 PGK to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 20.6801. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 19.5234.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1567 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.4470 to the December average rate of 19.6718, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 20.6801 was down 6.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.0720, 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 103,401 KGS

2025 Average 105,471 KGS

Yearly Trough Low 97,617 KGS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,783.70 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

20.5245

19.5942

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to KGS 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 20.2085, compared to 19.7159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2085

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.7159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6888 KGS (High: 20.6348 / Low: 19.9460). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1151 KGS (High: 20.1488 / Low: 20.0336).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6888

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1151

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 0.1929 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 20.4470) against the same month in 2025 (average: 21.6575), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2105 (-5.59%).

2026 Avg (January) 20.4470

2025 Avg (January) 21.6575

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.6801	20.1257	20.4470
February	20.4993	20.0702	20.3451
March	20.6348	19.9460	20.2706
April	20.3042	19.9441	20.1604
May	20.1488	20.0336	20.0750
June	20.0573	19.7855	19.9530
July	19.9655	19.5234	19.7600
August	19.7932	19.5897	19.6718