YEARLY HIGH
0.0189 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0177 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0183 PGK

2026 YER to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the YER to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 0.0189. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 22, dropping to 0.0177.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0011 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0179 to the December average rate of 0.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0189 was up 4.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0181, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 94 PGK
2025 Average 85 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 89 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.70 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0188
0.0179
JanuMarcMayJuly

YER 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 0.0181, compared to 0.0187 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0187

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0006 PGK (High: 0.0184 / Low: 0.0178). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.0187 / Low: 0.0187).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 0.0186) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0172), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0015 (+8.54%).

2026 Avg (July) 0.0186
2025 Avg (July) 0.0172

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0182 0.0177 0.0179
February 0.0183 0.0179 0.0180
March 0.0184 0.0178 0.0181
April 0.0184 0.0181 0.0182
May 0.0183 0.0182 0.0183
June 0.0185 0.0183 0.0184
July 0.0189 0.0184 0.0186
August 0.0187 0.0187 0.0187