YEARLY HIGH
24.1691 XPF
YEARLY LOW
22.9477 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.6264 XPF

2026 PGK to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 24.1691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 22.9477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2214 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.7788 to the December average rate of 23.5485, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 24.1691 was down 17.40% compared to the 2025 peak of 29.2598, 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 120,845 XPF
2025 Average 127,770 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 114,738 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,106.98 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

23.9669
23.4308
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

PGK to XPF 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 23.6264, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 23.6264 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.6264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 1.1719 XPF (High: 24.1196 / Low: 22.9477). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0923 XPF (High: 23.5426 / Low: 23.4503).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.1719
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0923

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.3842 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3842

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 23.9222) against the same month in 2025 (average: 27.1617), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2395 (-11.93%).

2026 Avg (March) 23.9222
2025 Avg (March) 27.1617

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 24.1196 22.9477 23.7788
February 23.7527 23.1742 23.4755
March 24.1691 23.3956 23.9222
April 24.0215 23.1363 23.5379
May 23.5426 23.4503 23.4952
June 23.7510 23.4049 23.5485