2026 WST to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6090 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.5115 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5767 PGK

2026 WST to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the WST to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 10, valuing the pair at 1.6090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.5115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0975 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5418 to the December average rate of 1.5956, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.49% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6090 was up 4.85% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5346, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,045 PGK

2025 Average 7,408 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 7,558 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 487.47 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6010

1.5364

JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

WST 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 1.5767, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5767 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0584 PGK (High: 1.5699 / Low: 1.5115). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 PGK (High: 1.5907 / Low: 1.5811).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0584

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 1.5956) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.4761), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1195 (+8.09%).

2026 Avg (June) 1.5956

2025 Avg (June) 1.4761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5699	1.5115	1.5418
February	1.5982	1.5471	1.5733
March	1.6059	1.5603	1.5813
April	1.5978	1.5695	1.5806
May	1.5907	1.5811	1.5873
June	1.6090	1.5888	1.5956