YEARLY HIGH
1602.7374 PYG
YEARLY LOW
1350.0858 PYG
YEARLY AVERAGE
1461.3767 PYG

2026 PGK to PYG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to PYG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 1602.7374. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 30, dropping to 1350.0858.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 252.6517 PYG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1563.7225 to the December average rate of 1369.2430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1602.7374 was down 19.27% compared to the 2025 peak of 1985.2394, 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 8,013,687 PYG
2025 Average 9,143,812 PYG
Yearly Trough Low 6,750,429 PYG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,263,258.32 PYG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1583.1705
1349.7950
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to PYG 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 1476.7323, compared to 1369.2430 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 107.4893 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1476.7323
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1369.2430

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 91.8235 PYG (High: 1567.7456 / Low: 1475.9221). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.0941 PYG (High: 1402.3170 / Low: 1379.2229).

February Spread (Volatile) ±91.8235
June Spread (Stable) ±23.0941

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 78.5580 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -78.5580

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1563.7225) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1955.2251), the exchange rate shifted by -391.5026 (-20.02%).

2026 Avg (January) 1563.7225
2025 Avg (January) 1955.2251

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1602.7374 1519.2579 1563.7225
February 1567.7456 1475.9221 1522.9670
March 1524.9694 1479.0956 1505.4723
April 1499.4658 1442.9042 1476.2238
May 1436.1790 1381.4444 1397.6658
June 1402.3170 1379.2229 1394.3424
July 1388.4394 1350.0858 1369.2430