2026 PGK to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

56.3530 YER

YEARLY LOW

52.9533 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

54.7245 YER

2026 PGK to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 56.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 52.9533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3998 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 55.7428 to the December average rate of 53.3815, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 56.3530 was down 10.34% compared to the 2025 peak of 62.8508, 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 281,765 YER

2025 Average 293,216 YER

Yearly Trough Low 264,766 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,998.81 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

55.9789

53.1454

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to YER 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 55.1182, compared to 53.5432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5750 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 55.1182

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.5432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 1.8707 YER (High: 56.2917 / Low: 54.4209). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 YER (High: 53.3815 / Low: 53.3815).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8707

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.7339 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7339

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 55.7428) against the same month in 2025 (average: 61.8517), the exchange rate shifted by -6.1088 (-9.88%).

2026 Avg (January) 55.7428

2025 Avg (January) 61.8517

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	56.3530	54.8653	55.7428
February	55.8837	54.7427	55.4646
March	56.2917	54.4209	55.3020
April	55.3982	54.4282	54.9773
May	54.9985	54.6715	54.7839
June	54.7334	53.9832	54.4388
July	54.3638	52.9533	53.7050
August	53.3815	53.3815	53.3815