2026 PGK to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

339.3573 NGN

YEARLY LOW

304.7849 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

315.4148 NGN

2026 PGK to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 339.3573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 304.7849.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 34.5724 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 332.0155 to the December average rate of 305.1113, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 339.3573 was down 19.12% compared to the 2025 peak of 419.5653, 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 1,696,786 NGN

2025 Average 1,838,996 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 1,523,924 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 172,862.11 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

334.7059

302.4209

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to NGN 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 317.9894, compared to 307.6908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 10.2986 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 317.9894

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 307.6908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 19.9073 NGN (High: 339.3573 / Low: 319.4499). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8450 NGN (High: 305.6299 / Low: 304.7849).

January Spread (Volatile) ±19.9073

August Spread (Stable) ±0.8450

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 16.1481 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -16.1481

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 332.0155) against the same month in 2025 (average: 385.1107), the exchange rate shifted by -53.0951 (-13.79%).

2026 Avg (January) 332.0155

2025 Avg (January) 385.1107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	339.3573	319.4499	332.0155
February	325.0227	308.5344	315.8674
March	324.2939	313.4925	319.3115
April	320.1997	307.0811	313.9141
May	317.1374	314.4339	315.2356
June	314.5597	308.0596	311.5924
July	314.5936	305.4367	310.2703
August	305.6299	304.7849	305.1113