2026 PGK to CAD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3265 CAD

YEARLY LOW

0.3105 CAD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3194 CAD

2026 PGK to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 0.3265. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.3105.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0161 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3224 to the December average rate of 0.3235, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3265 was down 9.72% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.3617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,633 CAD

2025 Average 1,688 CAD

Yearly Trough Low 1,552 CAD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 80.29 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.3242

0.3156

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to CAD 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 0.3188, compared to 0.3235 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0047 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3188

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3235

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0161 CAD (High: 0.3265 / Low: 0.3105). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 CAD (High: 0.3239 / Low: 0.3232).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0161

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.3224) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.3574), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0351 (-9.81%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.3224

2025 Avg (January) 0.3574

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3265	0.3105	0.3224
February	0.3214	0.3132	0.3176
March	0.3227	0.3144	0.3182
April	0.3232	0.3117	0.3177
May	0.3172	0.3134	0.3163
June	0.3245	0.3157	0.3205
July	0.3239	0.3232	0.3235