YEARLY HIGH
0.8617 QAR
YEARLY LOW
0.8135 QAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8364 QAR

2026 PGK to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.8617. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 0.8135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0482 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8513 to the December average rate of 0.8164, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.10% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.8617 was down 6.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.9189, 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 4,309 QAR
2025 Average 4,398 QAR
Yearly Trough Low 4,067 QAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.24 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.8548
0.8129
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to QAR 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 0.8419, compared to 0.8201 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0217 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8201

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0248 QAR (High: 0.8592 / Low: 0.8344). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 QAR (High: 0.8164 / Low: 0.8164).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0248
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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.8513) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9042), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0529 (-5.85%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.8513
2025 Avg (January) 0.9042

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8617 0.8388 0.8513
February 0.8536 0.8329 0.8470
March 0.8592 0.8344 0.8444
April 0.8463 0.8313 0.8406
May 0.8398 0.8343 0.8361
June 0.8368 0.8245 0.8318
July 0.8321 0.8135 0.8239
August 0.8164 0.8164 0.8164