2026 PGK to SHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1760 SHP

YEARLY LOW

0.1661 SHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1708 SHP

2026 PGK to SHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to SHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.1661.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0098 SHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1730 to the December average rate of 0.1661, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1760 was down 14.64% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2062, 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 880 SHP

2025 Average 917 SHP

Yearly Trough Low 831 SHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.20 SHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1746

0.1654

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to SHP 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 0.1719, compared to 0.1675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1719

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0086 SHP (High: 0.1752 / Low: 0.1667). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 SHP (High: 0.1661 / Low: 0.1661).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0086

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 0.1738) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1906), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0168 (-8.81%).

2026 Avg (March) 0.1738

2025 Avg (March) 0.1906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1752	0.1667	0.1730
February	0.1734	0.1698	0.1713
March	0.1760	0.1720	0.1738
April	0.1757	0.1689	0.1716
May	0.1710	0.1697	0.1705
June	0.1731	0.1692	0.1713
July	0.1719	0.1663	0.1689
August	0.1661	0.1661	0.1661