YEARLY HIGH
4.8573 ZAR
YEARLY LOW
3.8572 ZAR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3228 ZAR

2025 PGK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PGK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 4.8573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 3.8572.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0002 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.6483 to the December average rate of 3.9429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 4.8573 was down 5.76% compared to the 2024 peak of 5.1542, 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 24,287 ZAR
2024 Average 23,571 ZAR
Yearly Trough Low 19,286 ZAR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,000.93 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

4.7189
3.8723
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to ZAR 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 4.5146, compared to 4.1310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5146
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.1310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.3881 ZAR (High: 4.8573 / Low: 4.4693). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1068 ZAR (High: 4.3773 / Low: 4.2706).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3881
June Spread (Stable) ±0.1068

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1938 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1938

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2025: 4.6142) against the same month in 2024 (average: 4.9423), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3281 (-6.64%).

2025 Avg (April) 4.6142
2024 Avg (April) 4.9423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.7668 4.5470 4.6483
February 4.6841 4.4989 4.5870
March 4.6482 4.4308 4.4975
April 4.8573 4.4693 4.6142
May 4.5392 4.2698 4.4204
June 4.3773 4.2706 4.3204
July 4.4006 4.2009 4.2890
August 4.3873 4.1303 4.2364
September 4.2338 4.0616 4.1519
October 4.1502 4.0318 4.0924
November 4.1317 3.9926 4.0733
December 4.0302 3.8572 3.9429