2026 PGK to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.9884 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

3.6203 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

3.7805 ZAR

2026 PGK to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 3.9884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 3.6203.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3681 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8109 to the December average rate of 3.7185, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.9884 was down 17.89% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.8573, 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 19,942 ZAR

2025 Average 21,605 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 18,101 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,840.55 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.9038

3.7016

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 3.7909, compared to 3.7185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0724 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7909

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.2805 ZAR (High: 3.9884 / Low: 3.7079). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1303 ZAR (High: 3.8516 / Low: 3.7214).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2805

May Spread (Stable) ±0.1303

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0863 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0863

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3.8869) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.4975), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6106 (-13.58%).

2026 Avg (March) 3.8869

2025 Avg (March) 4.4975

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.8861	3.6203	3.8109
February	3.8157	3.6557	3.7246
March	3.9884	3.7079	3.8869
April	3.9347	3.7381	3.8181
May	3.8516	3.7214	3.7548
June	3.8678	3.7012	3.7497
July	3.8198	3.6406	3.7185