2026 PGK to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1087.8329 MGA

YEARLY LOW

945.2327 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

981.0721 MGA

2026 PGK to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 1087.8329. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 945.2327.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 142.6002 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1067.2368 to the December average rate of 955.4043, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1087.8329 was down 8.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 1187.5315, 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 5,439,165 MGA

2025 Average 5,473,961 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 4,726,164 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 713,001.03 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1078.4201

944.2210

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to MGA 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 987.7518, compared to 961.0329 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.7189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 987.7518

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 961.0329

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 70.9842 MGA (High: 1042.8236 / Low: 971.8394). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7746 MGA (High: 955.9175 / Low: 955.1429).

February Spread (Volatile) ±70.9842

August Spread (Stable) ±0.7746

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 51.5396 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -51.5396

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1067.2368) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1167.5932), the exchange rate shifted by -100.3563 (-8.60%).

2026 Avg (January) 1067.2368

2025 Avg (January) 1167.5932

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1087.8329	1028.4959	1067.2368
February	1042.8236	971.8394	1015.6972
March	988.3704	952.1006	965.5848
April	966.5033	945.2327	957.8210
May	963.1409	956.4967	961.1966
June	967.5827	951.1294	958.9742
July	980.6598	951.4932	966.6615
August	955.9175	955.1429	955.4043