YEARLY HIGH
9.0373 SRD
YEARLY LOW
8.4023 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.6649 SRD

2026 PGK to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 9.0373. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 21, dropping to 8.4023.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6350 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9314 to the December average rate of 8.5088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.73% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.0373 was down 4.71% compared to the 2025 peak of 9.4836, 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 45,186 SRD
2025 Average 44,953 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 42,011 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,175.07 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

8.9737
8.4665
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to SRD 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 8.6909, compared to 8.5088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1821 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6909
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.5088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3607 SRD (High: 8.9080 / Low: 8.5473). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1106 SRD (High: 8.6334 / Low: 8.5228).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3607
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1106

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 0.1362 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1362

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 8.9314) against the same month in 2025 (average: 8.7088), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2226 (+2.56%).

2026 Avg (January) 8.9314
2025 Avg (January) 8.7088

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.0373 8.7461 8.9314
February 8.9004 8.6416 8.7951
March 8.9080 8.5473 8.7021
April 8.7012 8.5429 8.6353
May 8.6334 8.5228 8.5509
June 8.5828 8.4647 8.5307
July 8.6082 8.4023 8.5088