2026 PGK to RUB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.9805 RUB

YEARLY LOW

16.2390 RUB

YEARLY AVERAGE

17.6284 RUB

2026 PGK to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 19.9805. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 27, dropping to 16.2390.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.7415 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2431 to the December average rate of 17.5427, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 19.9805 was down 28.63% compared to the 2025 peak of 27.9948, 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 99,903 RUB

2025 Average 101,253 RUB

Yearly Trough Low 81,195 RUB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,707.42 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

18.9003

16.2316

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to RUB 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 17.6427, compared to 17.5427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.6427

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.5427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 2.0995 RUB (High: 19.9805 / Low: 17.8810). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4607 RUB (High: 18.0603 / Low: 17.5996).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0995

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.3016 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 18.6779) against the same month in 2025 (average: 21.1618), the exchange rate shifted by -2.4839 (-11.74%).

2026 Avg (March) 18.6779

2025 Avg (March) 21.1618

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	18.9012	17.3173	18.2431
February	18.0603	17.5996	17.8609
March	19.9805	17.8810	18.6779
April	18.6305	17.1245	17.7556
May	17.2798	16.2390	16.4540
June	17.9677	16.3179	16.8646
July	17.9537	17.1937	17.5427