2026 PGK to TZS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

607.5072 TZS

YEARLY LOW

572.0501 TZS

YEARLY AVERAGE

596.9640 TZS

2026 PGK to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 15, valuing the pair at 607.5072. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 572.0501.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.4571 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 588.8561 to the December average rate of 591.8366, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 607.5072 was down 9.08% compared to the 2025 peak of 668.1553, 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 3,037,536 TZS

2025 Average 3,092,669 TZS

Yearly Trough Low 2,860,250 TZS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 177,285.55 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

603.2962

587.5434

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to TZS 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 598.1591, compared to 593.3789 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 598.1591

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 593.3789

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 30.3596 TZS (High: 602.4096 / Low: 572.0501). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 TZS (High: 591.8366 / Low: 591.8366).

January Spread (Volatile) ±30.3596

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 3.7747 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7747

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 600.6429) against the same month in 2025 (average: 641.7069), the exchange rate shifted by -41.0640 (-6.40%).

2026 Avg (February) 600.6429

2025 Avg (February) 641.7069

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	602.4096	572.0501	588.8561
February	607.5072	588.6800	600.6429
March	605.6369	589.5979	599.1813
April	604.1981	593.8895	599.5946
May	603.7619	600.2069	601.9834
June	602.6372	593.0292	598.6960
July	602.4862	587.7464	594.9212
August	591.8366	591.8366	591.8366