YEARLY HIGH
99.5896 KMF
YEARLY LOW
94.8175 KMF
YEARLY AVERAGE
97.3965 KMF

2026 PGK to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 99.5896. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 94.8175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.7721 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 98.2743 to the December average rate of 95.7642, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 99.5896 was down 17.49% compared to the 2025 peak of 120.7030, 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 497,948 KMF
2025 Average 528,001 KMF
Yearly Trough Low 474,088 KMF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,860.31 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

99.0463
95.4658
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to KMF 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 97.6487, compared to 96.6399 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 97.6487
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 96.6399

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 4.7311 KMF (High: 99.5486 / Low: 94.8175). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KMF (High: 95.7642 / Low: 95.7642).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.7311
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.7515 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7515

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 98.7479) against the same month in 2025 (average: 112.4568), the exchange rate shifted by -13.7088 (-12.19%).

2026 Avg (March) 98.7479
2025 Avg (March) 112.4568

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 99.5486 94.8175 98.2743
February 98.2185 95.7035 97.0177
March 99.5896 96.1387 98.7479
April 99.1409 95.5024 97.2170
May 97.2033 96.9173 97.0375
June 99.0336 96.7038 97.5979
July 98.5211 95.9939 97.5156
August 95.7642 95.7642 95.7642