2026 PLN to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2364 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.1489 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1882 PGK

2026 PLN to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PLN to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.2364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.1489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0875 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1916 to the December average rate of 1.1949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2364 was up 2.45% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.2068, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 PLN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 24,727 PGK

2025 Average 22,104 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 22,977 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,750.32 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2090

1.1635

JanuMarcMayJuly

PLN to PGK 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 1.1901, compared to 1.1826 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0075 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1901

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1826

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0641 PGK (High: 1.2364 / Low: 1.1723). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 1.1949 / Low: 1.1949).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0641

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0379 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0379

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.1916) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9817), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2099 (+21.38%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.1916

2025 Avg (January) 0.9817

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2364	1.1723	1.1916
February	1.2191	1.1890	1.2052
March	1.2069	1.1489	1.1673
April	1.2190	1.1613	1.1925
May	1.2017	1.1977	1.1994
June	1.2005	1.1621	1.1848
July	1.1795	1.1557	1.1703
August	1.1949	1.1949	1.1949