YEARLY HIGH
4.3847 PGK
YEARLY LOW
0.0135 PGK
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0828 PGK

2026 ZWL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the ZWL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 4.3847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 0.0135.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3712 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2769 to the December average rate of 0.0139, the exchange rate registered a net change of -99.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 4.3847 was up 1.47% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.3213, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,923 PGK
2025 Average 20,714 PGK
Yearly Trough Low 67 PGK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,855.99 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

4.7443
-0.4165
JanuMarcMayJuly

ZWL 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 2.7725, compared to 0.0138 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7587 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7725
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0138

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 4.3712 PGK (High: 4.3847 / Low: 0.0135). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.0139 / Low: 0.0139).

April Spread (Volatile) ±4.3712
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.7048 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.7048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 3.7183) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.1033), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3850 (-9.38%).

2026 Avg (April) 3.7183
2025 Avg (April) 4.1033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.3452 4.2287 4.2769
February 4.3572 4.2660 4.2985
March 4.3843 4.2378 4.3142
April 4.3847 0.0135 3.7183
May 0.0136 0.0135 0.0135
June 0.0137 0.0135 0.0136
July 0.0139 0.0136 0.0137
August 0.0139 0.0139 0.0139