2026 LKR to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0141 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.0130 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0135 PGK

2026 LKR to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LKR to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 0.0141. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 6, dropping to 0.0130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0012 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0138 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0141 was up 0.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0141, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71 PGK

2025 Average 69 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 65 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.80 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0140

0.0130

JanuMarcMayJuly

LKR 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 0.0136, compared to 0.0133 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0136

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0133

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.0004 PGK (High: 0.0136 / Low: 0.0131). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.0133 / Low: 0.0133).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 0.0139) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0136), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0003 (+2.33%).

2026 Avg (February) 0.0139

2025 Avg (February) 0.0136

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0140	0.0137	0.0138
February	0.0141	0.0138	0.0139
March	0.0140	0.0137	0.0138
April	0.0138	0.0136	0.0137
May	0.0136	0.0131	0.0133
June	0.0132	0.0130	0.0131
July	0.0133	0.0130	0.0132
August	0.0133	0.0133	0.0133