2026 QAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2293 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.1605 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1958 PGK

2026 QAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.2293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.1605.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0688 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1747 to the December average rate of 1.2248, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.2293 was up 3.58% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.1868, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,147 PGK

2025 Average 5,686 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 5,802 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 344.15 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.2299

1.1696

JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR 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 1.1879, compared to 1.2194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1879

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0346 PGK (High: 1.1985 / Low: 1.1639). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 1.2248 / Low: 1.2248).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.2139) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.1372), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0767 (+6.74%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.2139

2025 Avg (July) 1.1372

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1921	1.1605	1.1747
February	1.2006	1.1715	1.1807
March	1.1985	1.1639	1.1843
April	1.2029	1.1816	1.1897
May	1.1987	1.1908	1.1960
June	1.2129	1.1950	1.2022
July	1.2293	1.2018	1.2139
August	1.2248	1.2248	1.2248