2026 XCD to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6574 PGK

YEARLY LOW

1.5647 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6066 PGK

2026 XCD to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the XCD to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 1.6574. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 1.5647.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0927 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5825 to the December average rate of 1.6381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6574 was up 3.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.5990, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,287 PGK

2025 Average 7,665 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 7,824 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 463.54 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6436

1.5770

JanuMarcMayJuly

XCD 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 1.6013, compared to 1.6381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0367 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6013

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0542 PGK (High: 1.6223 / Low: 1.5681). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 PGK (High: 1.6152 / Low: 1.6054).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0542

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 1.6381) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.5327), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1054 (+6.87%).

2026 Avg (July) 1.6381

2025 Avg (July) 1.5327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6078	1.5647	1.5825
February	1.6123	1.5785	1.5905
March	1.6223	1.5681	1.5964
April	1.6224	1.5937	1.6050
May	1.6152	1.6054	1.6118
June	1.6355	1.6133	1.6217
July	1.6574	1.6207	1.6381