2026 PGK to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

35.1932 NPR

YEARLY LOW

33.3581 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

34.4046 NPR

2026 PGK to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 28, valuing the pair at 35.1932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 33.3581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8352 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9549 to the December average rate of 34.6171, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 35.1932 was up 0.90% compared to the 2025 peak of 34.8780, 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 175,966 NPR

2025 Average 168,191 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 166,790 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,175.86 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

35.2311

33.6364

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to NPR 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 34.3692, compared to 34.6171 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2478 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 34.3692

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 34.6171

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.5834 NPR (High: 35.0931 / Low: 33.5097). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2054 NPR (High: 35.1932 / Low: 34.9879).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5834

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2054

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.4966 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2026: 35.0982) against the same month in 2025 (average: 33.2509), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8474 (+5.56%).

2026 Avg (May) 35.0982

2025 Avg (May) 33.2509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	34.6400	33.3706	33.9549
February	34.3884	33.3581	33.7693
March	35.0931	33.5097	34.3861
April	34.9314	33.8820	34.4052
May	35.1932	34.9879	35.0982
June	35.0466	34.1956	34.6016
July	34.9608	34.2066	34.6171