2026 PGK to XDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1680 XDR

YEARLY LOW

0.1570 XDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1613 XDR

2026 PGK to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 20, valuing the pair at 0.1680. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.1570.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0110 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1626 to the December average rate of 0.1586, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1680 was down 13.26% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1937, 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 840 XDR

2025 Average 872 XDR

Yearly Trough Low 785 XDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55.19 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1639

0.1582

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to XDR 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 0.1617, compared to 0.1600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1617

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0081 XDR (High: 0.1651 / Low: 0.1570). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.1586 / Low: 0.1586).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0081

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.1619) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.1722), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-5.95%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.1619

2025 Avg (June) 0.1722

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1651	0.1570	0.1626
February	0.1620	0.1584	0.1604
March	0.1654	0.1591	0.1634
April	0.1642	0.1583	0.1610
May	0.1610	0.1603	0.1606
June	0.1680	0.1602	0.1619
July	0.1632	0.1595	0.1614
August	0.1586	0.1586	0.1586