YEARLY HIGH
0.1021 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0974 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0990 PGK

2026 UAH to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UAH to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1021. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.0974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0995 to the December average rate of 0.1000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.50% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1021 was down 1.24% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 510 PGK
2025 Average 497 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 487 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.28 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1002
0.0977
JanuMarcMayJuly

UAH 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 0.0989, compared to 0.0995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0989
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0042 PGK (High: 0.1021 / Low: 0.0979). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0987 / Low: 0.0983).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.0995) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+4.00%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.0995
2025 Avg (January) 0.0957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1021 0.0979 0.0995
February 0.1011 0.0988 0.0997
March 0.1008 0.0974 0.0984
April 0.1006 0.0984 0.0991
May 0.0987 0.0983 0.0985
June 0.0987 0.0975 0.0979
July 0.1002 0.0977 0.0990
August 0.1003 0.0994 0.1000