PGK to ZAR Historical Rates

Analyze long-term market trends and access daily historical data for the PGK/ZAR pair.

10-YEAR HIGH
5.5940 ZAR
10-YEAR LOW
3.5554 ZAR
10-YEAR AVERAGE
4.4307 ZAR

10-Year PGK to ZAR Performance & Macro Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights over the past decade

Over the last 10 years, the PGK to ZAR exchange rate has undergone significant macro fluctuations. The market reached its absolute decade peak on May 25, 2023, when the pair was valued at 5.5940. Conversely, the absolute lowest rate of the decade was recorded on February 24, 2018, dropping to a support floor of 3.5554.

This peak-to-trough range represents a total macro spread of 2.0386 ZAR. From a long-term perspective, comparing the decade's oldest annual average of 4.3928 (in 2016) to the newest annual average of 3.7847 (in 2026), the exchange rate registered a net shift of -13.84%.

Analyzing macro structural support, the trading dynamics in the recent 5-year period averaged 4.5721, showing a variance of 0.2809 points compared to the older 5-year average of 4.2913.

10-Year Payout Timing Comparison

Value generated converting a dynamic sum of 5,000 PGK over the decade:

Decade Peak High 27,970 ZAR
10-Year Average 22,153 ZAR
Decade Trough Low 17,777 ZAR
Macro Timing Impact: A difference of 10,192.87 ZAR purely based on trade execution date over the last 10 years.

10-Year Macro Trend

Monthly average exchange rates over the last decade.

5.7446
3.4658
201620182020202220242026

PGK to ZAR Macro Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Decade Halves Comparison

Macro Shift

The average exchange rate in the first 5 years of the decade was 4.2913, compared to 4.5721 in the recent 5 years. This shows that the rate was stronger in the recent 5 years (post-5yr baseline) by a margin of 0.2809 points.

Older 5 Yrs Avg 4.2913
Recent 5 Yrs Avg 4.5721

Annual Volatility Extremes

Volatility

The most volatile year in the decade was 2020, with a trading range of 1.4996 ZAR (High: 5.5870 / Low: 4.0874). Conversely, 2026 was the most stable year, with a range of 0.3681 ZAR (High: 3.9884 / Low: 3.6203).

2020 Spread (Volatile) ±1.4996
2026 Spread (Stable) ±0.3681

Decade Growth & Declines

Macro Trends

Between 2018 and 2020, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the decade, climbing for 2 straight years. Conversely, the sharpest year-over-year decline occurred between 2020 and 2021, when the average rate fell by 0.5568 points.

Longest Streak 2 Yrs.
Sharpest YoY Drop -0.5568

10-Year Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the decade's oldest annual average (2016: 4.3928) against the newest annual average (2026: 3.7847), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6080 (-13.84%).

2016 Baseline Avg 4.3928
2026 Current Avg 3.7847

Recent 30 Days

Live daily mid-market rates for the past month.

Date Exchange Rate
2026-07-28 3.8198
2026-07-27 3.7551
2026-07-26 3.7605
2026-07-25 3.7623
2026-07-24 3.7585
2026-07-23 3.7091
2026-07-22 3.6787
2026-07-21 3.6784
2026-07-20 3.6941
2026-07-19 3.6406
2026-07-18 3.6841
2026-07-17 3.6899
2026-07-16 3.7119
2026-07-15 3.7216
2026-07-14 3.7273
2026-07-13 3.6934
2026-07-12 3.6607
2026-07-11 3.7214
2026-07-10 3.7164
2026-07-09 3.7252
2026-07-08 3.7271
2026-07-07 3.7044
2026-07-06 3.6931
2026-07-05 3.6934
2026-07-04 3.6926
2026-07-03 3.6968
2026-07-02 3.7156
2026-07-01 3.7396
2026-06-30 3.7372
2026-06-29 3.7432
2026-06-28 3.8477

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