YEARLY HIGH
66.1522 PKR
YEARLY LOW
62.0264 PKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
63.9669 PKR

2026 PGK to PKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to PKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 66.1522. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 1, dropping to 62.0264.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1258 PKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.4437 to the December average rate of 62.0264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 66.1522 was down 8.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 72.4189, 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 330,761 PKR
2025 Average 339,994 PKR
Yearly Trough Low 310,132 PKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,629.14 PKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

65.7854
61.6847
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to PKR 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 64.4867, compared to 62.4074 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.0793 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 64.4867
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 62.4074

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.2154 PKR (High: 66.0031 / Low: 63.7878). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PKR (High: 62.0264 / Low: 62.0264).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.2154
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7619 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7619

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 65.4437) against the same month in 2025 (average: 69.1652), the exchange rate shifted by -3.7216 (-5.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 65.4437
2025 Avg (January) 69.1652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.1522 64.3665 65.4437
February 65.5649 64.0422 65.0153
March 66.0031 63.7878 64.7185
April 64.7899 63.6116 64.3129
May 64.2524 63.7590 63.9367
June 63.8761 62.9427 63.4931
July 63.5046 62.0607 62.7884
August 62.0264 62.0264 62.0264