2026 LSL to PGK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2754 PGK

YEARLY LOW

0.2515 PGK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2656 PGK

2026 LSL to PGK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the LSL to PGK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 0.2754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 29, dropping to 0.2515.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0239 PGK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2621 to the December average rate of 0.2707, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.2754 was up 6.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2594, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,377 PGK

2025 Average 1,160 PGK

Yearly Trough Low 1,258 PGK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 119.43 PGK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2720

0.2567

JanuMarcMayJuly

LSL 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 0.2641, compared to 0.2700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2641

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0215 PGK (High: 0.2730 / Low: 0.2515). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 PGK (High: 0.2707 / Low: 0.2707).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0107 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0107

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2621) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2149), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0472 (+21.96%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2621

2025 Avg (January) 0.2149

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2754	0.2572	0.2621
February	0.2743	0.2650	0.2686
March	0.2730	0.2515	0.2580
April	0.2673	0.2544	0.2618
May	0.2681	0.2604	0.2663
June	0.2707	0.2644	0.2679
July	0.2736	0.2624	0.2693
August	0.2707	0.2707	0.2707