2026 PGK to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

357.6451 KRW

YEARLY LOW

323.2371 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

339.8372 KRW

2026 PGK to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 357.6451. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 323.2371.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.4080 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 340.0893 to the December average rate of 323.2371, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 357.6451 was down 2.74% compared to the 2025 peak of 367.7300, 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 1,788,225 KRW

2025 Average 1,716,500 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 1,616,185 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,040.02 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

352.0662

320.6162

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to KRW 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 343.0623, compared to 330.1620 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.9003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 343.0623

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 330.1620

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 29.2156 KRW (High: 354.0957 / Low: 324.8801). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KRW (High: 323.2371 / Low: 323.2371).

July Spread (Volatile) ±29.2156

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.8499 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.8499

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 349.4454) against the same month in 2025 (average: 330.3810), the exchange rate shifted by +19.0644 (+5.77%).

2026 Avg (June) 349.4454

2025 Avg (June) 330.3810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	346.2909	329.0675	340.0893
February	345.0023	330.4411	336.8117
March	350.1983	331.9662	345.4908
April	350.3251	335.9174	342.3501
May	346.1403	339.6670	344.1864
June	357.6451	344.9000	349.4454
July	354.0957	324.8801	337.0869
August	323.2371	323.2371	323.2371