YEARLY HIGH
11.1057 MUR
YEARLY LOW
10.3908 MUR
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.7796 MUR

2026 PGK to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 11.1057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 10.3908.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7149 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.7820 to the December average rate of 10.6637, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 11.1057 was down 6.59% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.8898, 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 55,529 MUR
2025 Average 55,280 MUR
Yearly Trough Low 51,954 MUR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,574.66 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

10.8858
10.6435
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to MUR 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 10.7989, compared to 10.6637 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1351 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6637

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.5551 MUR (High: 10.9459 / Low: 10.3908). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0567 MUR (High: 10.8948 / Low: 10.8381).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5551
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0567

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 0.1907 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1907

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 10.8296) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.1956), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3660 (-3.27%).

2026 Avg (March) 10.8296
2025 Avg (March) 11.1956

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.9459 10.3908 10.7820
February 10.8188 10.5485 10.7134
March 11.1057 10.6075 10.8296
April 10.9125 10.6035 10.7481
May 10.8948 10.8381 10.8656
June 10.9933 10.7502 10.8545
July 10.8002 10.5452 10.6637