YEARLY HIGH
0.5694 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.5448 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5553 TOP

2026 PGK to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 0.5694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 22, dropping to 0.5448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0246 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5630 to the December average rate of 0.5483, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.5694 was down 7.60% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.6162, 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 2,847 TOP
2025 Average 2,910 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 2,724 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 123.15 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.5644
0.5469
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to TOP 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 0.5564, compared to 0.5483 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5564
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5483

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0190 TOP (High: 0.5682 / Low: 0.5492). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TOP (High: 0.5486 / Low: 0.5481).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0190
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0034 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0034

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.5630) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.6028), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0398 (-6.61%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.5630
2025 Avg (January) 0.6028

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5694 0.5541 0.5630
February 0.5644 0.5526 0.5602
March 0.5682 0.5492 0.5581
April 0.5590 0.5491 0.5551
May 0.5549 0.5516 0.5528
June 0.5522 0.5448 0.5494
July 0.5486 0.5481 0.5483