2026 PGK to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9211 SBD

YEARLY LOW

1.8221 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8620 SBD

2026 PGK to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.9211. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 1.8221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0990 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8985 to the December average rate of 1.8363, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.9211 was down 9.97% compared to the 2025 peak of 2.1338, 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 9,605 SBD

2025 Average 10,034 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 9,111 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 494.82 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.9047

1.8301

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

PGK to SBD 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 1.8620, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8620 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8620

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0657 SBD (High: 1.9000 / Low: 1.8343). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0130 SBD (High: 1.8536 / Low: 1.8405).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0657

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0130

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0256 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0256

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.8985) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2.0930), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1945 (-9.29%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.8985

2025 Avg (January) 2.0930

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9211	1.8590	1.8985
February	1.8889	1.8464	1.8729
March	1.9000	1.8343	1.8653
April	1.8679	1.8356	1.8543
May	1.8536	1.8405	1.8447
June	1.8460	1.8221	1.8363