2026 PGK to XOF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

132.8555 XOF

YEARLY LOW

126.1415 XOF

YEARLY AVERAGE

129.6260 XOF

2026 PGK to XOF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to XOF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 132.8555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 126.1415.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7139 XOF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.7103 to the December average rate of 127.3703, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 132.8555 was down 17.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 160.8389, 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 664,277 XOF

2025 Average 702,339 XOF

Yearly Trough Low 630,708 XOF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,569.58 XOF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

131.9112

126.9575

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to XOF 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 129.9743, compared to 128.5812 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 129.9743

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 128.5812

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 6.4420 XOF (High: 132.5835 / Low: 126.1415). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XOF (High: 127.3703 / Low: 127.3703).

January Spread (Volatile) ±6.4420

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 2.4219 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4219

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 131.4984) against the same month in 2025 (average: 149.3055), the exchange rate shifted by -17.8072 (-11.93%).

2026 Avg (March) 131.4984

2025 Avg (March) 149.3055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	132.5835	126.1415	130.7103
February	130.5669	127.3865	129.0430
March	132.8555	128.6036	131.4984
April	132.0443	127.1783	129.3862
May	129.4117	128.9046	129.1513
June	131.7100	128.6547	130.0567
July	131.2471	128.3158	129.7922
August	127.3703	127.3703	127.3703