YEARLY HIGH
0.2593 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.2059 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2320 PGK

2025 ZAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2025

During 2025, the ZAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 0.2593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.2059.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0534 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2152 to the December average rate of 0.2537, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2025 high of 0.2593 was up 11.55% compared to the 2024 peak of 0.2324, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 12,963 PGK
2024 Average 10,632 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 10,294 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,669.22 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2025.

0.2575
0.2113
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 0.2217, compared to 0.2423 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0206 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2217
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2423

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2025 was April, with a trading range of 0.0179 PGK (High: 0.2238 / Low: 0.2059). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0057 PGK (High: 0.2342 / Low: 0.2284).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0179
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0057

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2025: 0.2537) against the same month in 2024 (average: 0.2217), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0320 (+14.42%).

2025 Avg (December) 0.2537
2024 Avg (December) 0.2217

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2199 0.2098 0.2152
February 0.2223 0.2135 0.2180
March 0.2257 0.2151 0.2224
April 0.2238 0.2059 0.2168
May 0.2342 0.2203 0.2263
June 0.2342 0.2284 0.2315
July 0.2380 0.2272 0.2332
August 0.2421 0.2279 0.2361
September 0.2462 0.2362 0.2409
October 0.2480 0.2410 0.2444
November 0.2505 0.2420 0.2455
December 0.2593 0.2481 0.2537