YEARLY HIGH
1.1377 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.9374 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0350 MYR

2025 PGK to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the PGK to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 1.1377. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.9374.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2003 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1086 to the December average rate of 0.9582, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 1.1377 was down 11.68% compared to the 2024 peak of 1.2881, 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 5,688 MYR
2024 Average 5,884 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 4,687 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,001.61 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

1.1237
0.9431
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK to MYR 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 1.0740, compared to 0.9961 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0779 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9961

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0542 MYR (High: 1.1035 / Low: 1.0494). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0203 MYR (High: 1.0313 / Low: 1.0110).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0542
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0203

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2025. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0331 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2025: 1.1086) against the same month in 2024 (average: 1.2542), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1455 (-11.60%).

2025 Avg (January) 1.1086
2024 Avg (January) 1.2542

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1377 1.0852 1.1086
February 1.1163 1.0753 1.1015
March 1.1109 1.0757 1.0903
April 1.1035 1.0494 1.0753
May 1.0599 1.0169 1.0422
June 1.0372 1.0160 1.0260
July 1.0313 1.0110 1.0227
August 1.0357 0.9968 1.0122
September 1.0149 0.9893 1.0032
October 1.0091 0.9834 0.9979
November 0.9983 0.9642 0.9822
December 0.9731 0.9374 0.9582