YEARLY HIGH
0.1156 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.1057 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1096 PGK

2026 UYU to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the UYU to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 0.1156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.1057.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0099 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1110 to the December average rate of 0.1107, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.1156 was up 4.77% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.1104, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 578 PGK
2025 Average 505 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 529 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 49.57 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.1118
0.1074
JanuMarcMayJuly

UYU 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 0.1093, compared to 0.1104 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1093
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1104

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0074 PGK (High: 0.1131 / Low: 0.1057). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 PGK (High: 0.1089 / Low: 0.1085).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0074
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.1110) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0921), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0189 (+20.57%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.1110
2025 Avg (January) 0.0921

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1156 0.1088 0.1110
February 0.1133 0.1104 0.1115
March 0.1131 0.1057 0.1078
April 0.1109 0.1062 0.1082
May 0.1089 0.1085 0.1087
June 0.1105 0.1080 0.1089
July 0.1115 0.1089 0.1101
August 0.1110 0.1103 0.1107