2026 PGK to SCR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2026.
2026 PGK to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026
During 2026, the PGK to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 3.5636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 10, dropping to 2.9911.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5725 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2904 to the December average rate of 3.0262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.5636 was down 6.52% compared to the 2025 peak of 3.8120, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PGK based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.
PGK to SCR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.2229, compared to 3.0535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1693 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.4902 SCR (High: 3.5096 / Low: 3.0194). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SCR (High: 3.0270 / Low: 3.0258).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, 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 0.1594 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3.2904) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3.5686), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2782 (-7.80%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.5636 | 3.1232 | 3.2904 |
| February | 3.5096 | 3.0194 | 3.2153 |
| March | 3.5364 | 3.1041 | 3.2827 |
| April | 3.5148 | 3.1293 | 3.2939 |
| May | 3.1674 | 3.1144 | 3.1345 |
| June | 3.2117 | 2.9911 | 3.1204 |
| July | 3.3219 | 3.0014 | 3.0808 |
| August | 3.0270 | 3.0258 | 3.0262 |