YEARLY HIGH
4958.8538 SLL
YEARLY LOW
4681.4809 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4830.5206 SLL

2026 PGK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 4958.8538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 4681.4809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 277.3729 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4903.0967 to the December average rate of 4738.2421, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4958.8538 was down 6.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 5292.6552, 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 24,794,269 SLL
2025 Average 25,317,846 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 23,407,405 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,386,864.28 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4919.5822
4721.7566
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to SLL 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 4845.9004, compared to 4738.2421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 107.6583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4845.9004
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4738.2421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 165.4491 SLL (High: 4948.2626 / Low: 4782.8136). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 29.2388 SLL (High: 4833.0740 / Low: 4803.8353).

March Spread (Volatile) ±165.4491
May Spread (Stable) ±29.2388

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 46.2529 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -46.2529

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 4903.0967) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5203.6797), the exchange rate shifted by -300.5830 (-5.78%).

2026 Avg (January) 4903.0967
2025 Avg (January) 5203.6797

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4958.8538 4825.9132 4903.0967
February 4915.4946 4812.6024 4878.5179
March 4948.2626 4782.8136 4860.6959
April 4868.7021 4782.4547 4834.5668
May 4833.0740 4803.8353 4814.0299
June 4809.5183 4744.3413 4784.4950
July 4787.5571 4681.4809 4738.2421