YEARLY HIGH
1.0519 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.9803 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0215 RON

2026 PGK to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 24, valuing the pair at 1.0519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.9803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0716 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0150 to the December average rate of 1.0355, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0519 was down 13.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2198, 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 5,259 RON
2025 Average 5,396 RON
Yearly Trough Low 4,901 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 358.01 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0428
0.9988
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to RON 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 1.0192, compared to 1.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0164 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0489 RON (High: 1.0292 / Low: 0.9803). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0121 RON (High: 1.0350 / Low: 1.0229).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0489
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0121

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0164 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0164

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.0391) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0587), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0196 (-1.85%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.0391
2025 Avg (June) 1.0587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0292 0.9803 1.0150
February 1.0135 0.9903 1.0024
March 1.0337 0.9946 1.0213
April 1.0260 0.9886 1.0049
May 1.0350 1.0229 1.0321
June 1.0519 1.0272 1.0391
July 1.0473 1.0235 1.0355