2026 PGK to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9589 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.8931 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9211 MYR

2026 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.9589. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.8931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0658 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9426 to the December average rate of 0.9190, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9589 was down 15.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1377, 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 4,795 MYR

2025 Average 5,173 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 4,465 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 329.20 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9458

0.9076

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to MYR 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 0.9212, compared to 0.9207 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9212

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9207

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0550 MYR (High: 0.9589 / Low: 0.9039). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0061 MYR (High: 0.9150 / Low: 0.9089).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0550

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0061

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0319 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0319

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.9426) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1086), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1660 (-14.97%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.9426

2025 Avg (January) 1.1086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9589	0.9039	0.9426
February	0.9258	0.8931	0.9108
March	0.9332	0.8971	0.9163
April	0.9351	0.9026	0.9172
May	0.9150	0.9089	0.9114
June	0.9449	0.9084	0.9290
July	0.9325	0.9125	0.9224
August	0.9270	0.9130	0.9190