2026 PGK to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

142.2423 SDG

YEARLY LOW

134.0628 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

138.4201 SDG

2026 PGK to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 142.2423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 134.0628.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.1796 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 140.6354 to the December average rate of 135.6780, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 142.2423 was down 6.23% compared to the 2025 peak of 151.6911, 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 711,212 SDG

2025 Average 725,487 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 670,314 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,897.79 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

141.1312

135.1823

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to SDG 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 138.8771, compared to 135.6780 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.1991 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 138.8771

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.6780

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 4.8599 SDG (High: 141.9385 / Low: 137.0787). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9518 SDG (High: 138.4039 / Low: 137.4521).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.8599

May Spread (Stable) ±0.9518

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 1.3155 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 140.6354) against the same month in 2025 (average: 149.1610), the exchange rate shifted by -8.5256 (-5.72%).

2026 Avg (January) 140.6354

2025 Avg (January) 149.1610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	142.2423	138.4290	140.6354
February	140.9986	138.0472	139.9379
March	141.9385	137.0787	139.3296
April	139.5403	136.9543	138.5291
May	138.4039	137.4521	137.8371
June	137.7294	135.8629	136.9935
July	137.1005	134.0628	135.6780