2026 PGK to SYP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3074.7045 SYP

YEARLY LOW

2902.7213 SYP

YEARLY AVERAGE

2984.9286 SYP

2026 PGK to SYP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to SYP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 3074.7045. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 2902.7213.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 171.9832 SYP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3040.1328 to the December average rate of 2913.5017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3074.7045 was down 6.31% compared to the 2025 peak of 3281.6759, 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 15,373,523 SYP

2025 Average 15,698,163 SYP

Yearly Trough Low 14,513,607 SYP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 859,916.04 SYP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3052.7959

2900.8386

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to SYP 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 3004.6685, compared to 2925.7087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 78.9598 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3004.6685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2925.7087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 102.5856 SYP (High: 3068.1376 / Low: 2965.5520). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4816 SYP (High: 2914.0560 / Low: 2912.5744).

March Spread (Volatile) ±102.5856

August Spread (Stable) ±1.4816

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 28.6788 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -28.6788

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 3040.1328) against the same month in 2025 (average: 3226.5072), the exchange rate shifted by -186.3745 (-5.78%).

2026 Avg (January) 3040.1328

2025 Avg (January) 3226.5072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3074.7045	2992.2756	3040.1328
February	3047.8200	2984.0223	3024.8928
March	3068.1376	2965.5520	3013.8424
April	3018.8066	2965.3295	2997.6412
May	2996.7156	2978.5863	2984.9074
June	2982.1101	2941.6975	2966.5945
July	2968.4932	2902.7213	2937.9157
August	2914.0560	2912.5744	2913.5017