YEARLY HIGH
28.9215 BDT
YEARLY LOW
27.5606 BDT
YEARLY AVERAGE
28.1721 BDT

2026 PGK to BDT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to BDT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 28.9215. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 27.5606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3609 BDT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 28.5804 to the December average rate of 27.5786, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.51% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 28.9215 was down 5.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 30.5992, 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 144,607 BDT
2025 Average 147,073 BDT
Yearly Trough Low 137,803 BDT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,804.55 BDT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

28.6806
27.4785
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to BDT 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 28.3231, compared to 27.7191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.3231
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.7191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.8032 BDT (High: 28.9215 / Low: 28.1183). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BDT (High: 27.5786 / Low: 27.5786).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.8032
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2809 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2809

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 28.5804) against the same month in 2025 (average: 30.1892), the exchange rate shifted by -1.6088 (-5.33%).

2026 Avg (January) 28.5804
2025 Avg (January) 30.1892

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 28.9215 28.1183 28.5804
February 28.6772 28.0000 28.4246
March 28.8682 28.1176 28.3978
April 28.4901 27.9975 28.3209
May 28.2858 28.1224 28.1821
June 28.1605 27.7764 28.0328
July 28.1487 27.5606 27.8595
August 27.5786 27.5786 27.5786