YEARLY HIGH
9.4584 UYU
YEARLY LOW
8.6476 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1272 UYU

2026 PGK to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 9.4584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 26, dropping to 8.6476.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8108 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.0116 to the December average rate of 9.0318, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 9.4584 was down 14.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 11.0490, 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 47,292 UYU
2025 Average 49,681 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 43,238 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,054.13 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

9.3131
8.9399
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to UYU 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 9.1498, compared to 9.0591 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.1498
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.0591

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.6165 UYU (High: 9.4584 / Low: 8.8419). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0401 UYU (High: 9.2195 / Low: 9.1793).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6165
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0401

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 0.0999 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 9.2820) against the same month in 2025 (average: 10.4185), the exchange rate shifted by -1.1365 (-10.91%).

2026 Avg (March) 9.2820
2025 Avg (March) 10.4185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1927 8.6476 9.0116
February 9.0609 8.8252 8.9710
March 9.4584 8.8419 9.2820
April 9.4148 9.0195 9.2471
May 9.2195 9.1793 9.2009
June 9.2627 9.0481 9.1863
July 9.1853 8.9652 9.0864
August 9.0689 9.0123 9.0318