YEARLY HIGH
0.3343 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2806 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3149 PGK

2026 SCR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the SCR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 0.3343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.2806.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0537 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3042 to the December average rate of 0.3304, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3343 was up 5.41% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3172, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,672 PGK
2025 Average 1,449 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 1,403 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 268.55 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3331
0.3013
JanuMarcMayJuly

SCR 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 0.3107, compared to 0.3276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3107
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was February, with a trading range of 0.0463 PGK (High: 0.3312 / Low: 0.2849). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 PGK (High: 0.3305 / Low: 0.3304).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0463
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 0.3206) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2873), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0333 (+11.58%).

2026 Avg (June) 0.3206
2025 Avg (June) 0.2873

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3202 0.2806 0.3042
February 0.3312 0.2849 0.3113
March 0.3222 0.2828 0.3050
April 0.3196 0.2845 0.3040
May 0.3211 0.3157 0.3190
June 0.3343 0.3114 0.3206
July 0.3332 0.3010 0.3248
August 0.3305 0.3304 0.3304