YEARLY HIGH
14.1929 PHP
YEARLY LOW
13.2517 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.8617 PHP

2026 PGK to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 14.1929. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 13.2517.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9412 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.8291 to the December average rate of 13.9187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 14.1929 was down 3.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 14.7527, 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 70,965 PHP
2025 Average 69,406 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 66,259 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,705.95 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

14.1681
13.4763
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to PHP 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 13.8522, compared to 13.9187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.8522
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.7435 PHP (High: 14.0520 / Low: 13.3085). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 PHP (High: 14.1228 / Low: 14.0778).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7435
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2951 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 13.8751) against the same month in 2025 (average: 13.8492), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+0.19%).

2026 Avg (April) 13.8751
2025 Avg (April) 13.8492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.9613 13.5587 13.8291
February 13.7869 13.2517 13.5340
March 14.0520 13.3085 13.8050
April 14.1929 13.6639 13.8751
May 14.1228 14.0778 14.1104
June 14.1740 13.7800 13.9595
July 14.0399 13.7770 13.9187