YEARLY HIGH
2.3680 NOK
YEARLY LOW
2.1202 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2015 NOK

2026 PGK to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 2.3680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 1, dropping to 2.1202.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2478 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3258 to the December average rate of 2.1237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2.3680 was down 17.28% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.8627, 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 11,840 NOK
2025 Average 12,553 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 10,601 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,239.14 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2.3460
2.1035
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to NOK 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 2.2157, compared to 2.1588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2157
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.1728 NOK (High: 2.3680 / Low: 2.1952). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 NOK (High: 2.1258 / Low: 2.1216).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1728
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0979 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0979

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2.3258) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.8161), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4903 (-17.41%).

2026 Avg (January) 2.3258
2025 Avg (January) 2.8161

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.3680 2.1952 2.3258
February 2.2990 2.1824 2.2279
March 2.2632 2.1943 2.2381
April 2.2661 2.1217 2.1850
May 2.1407 2.1211 2.1273
June 2.2610 2.1202 2.1902
July 2.2613 2.1404 2.1939
August 2.1258 2.1216 2.1237