YEARLY HIGH
0.3028 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.2871 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2940 SGD

2026 PGK to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.3028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 3, dropping to 0.2871.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0157 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2994 to the December average rate of 0.2874, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3028 was down 12.20% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3449, 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 1,514 SGD
2025 Average 1,578 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 1,435 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 78.59 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3006
0.2863
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to SGD 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 0.2954, compared to 0.2896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2954
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0119 SGD (High: 0.3028 / Low: 0.2909). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 SGD (High: 0.2876 / Low: 0.2871).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0047 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0047

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2994) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3380), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0385 (-11.40%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2994
2025 Avg (January) 0.3380

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3028 0.2909 0.2994
February 0.2990 0.2902 0.2947
March 0.3003 0.2928 0.2969
April 0.2984 0.2902 0.2943
May 0.2937 0.2926 0.2931
June 0.2961 0.2915 0.2940
July 0.2952 0.2883 0.2918
August 0.2876 0.2871 0.2874