2026 PGK to KPW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

212.8314 KPW

YEARLY LOW

200.9267 KPW

YEARLY AVERAGE

206.6171 KPW

2026 PGK to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 212.8314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 200.9267.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.9047 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 210.4384 to the December average rate of 201.6729, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 212.8314 was down 6.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 227.1580, 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 1,064,157 KPW

2025 Average 1,086,629 KPW

Yearly Trough Low 1,004,634 KPW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,523.49 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

211.3149

200.7964

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to KPW 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 207.9835, compared to 202.5179 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.4656 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 207.9835

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 202.5179

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 7.1010 KPW (High: 212.3769 / Low: 205.2759). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1026 KPW (High: 201.7113 / Low: 201.6087).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.1010

August Spread (Stable) ±0.1026

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 1.9852 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9852

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 210.4384) against the same month in 2025 (average: 223.3392), the exchange rate shifted by -12.9009 (-5.78%).

2026 Avg (January) 210.4384

2025 Avg (January) 223.3392

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	212.8314	207.1257	210.4384
February	210.9705	206.5544	209.3834
March	212.3769	205.2759	208.6185
April	208.9622	205.2605	207.4971
May	207.4330	206.1781	206.6157
June	206.4220	203.6247	205.3480
July	205.4795	200.9267	203.3629
August	201.7113	201.6087	201.6729