2026 ZAR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2762 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2507 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2646 PGK

2026 ZAR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZAR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.2507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0255 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2625 to the December average rate of 0.2690, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.47% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2762 was up 6.54% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2593, 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 13,811 PGK

2025 Average 11,604 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 12,536 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,274.70 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2701

0.2562

JanuMarcMayJuly

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 0.2639, compared to 0.2690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0051 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2639

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0190 PGK (High: 0.2697 / Low: 0.2507). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0091 PGK (High: 0.2687 / Low: 0.2596).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0091

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0112 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0112

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2625) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0473 (+21.99%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2625

2025 Avg (January) 0.2152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2762	0.2573	0.2625
February	0.2735	0.2621	0.2685
March	0.2697	0.2507	0.2573
April	0.2675	0.2541	0.2620
May	0.2687	0.2596	0.2664
June	0.2702	0.2585	0.2667
July	0.2747	0.2618	0.2690