2026 PGK to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

5166.5504 LAK

YEARLY LOW

4904.3481 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

5039.5971 LAK

2026 PGK to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 28, valuing the pair at 5166.5504. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 4904.3481.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 262.2023 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5048.1612 to the December average rate of 5058.8904, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.21% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5166.5504 was down 6.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 5507.3195, 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 25,832,752 LAK

2025 Average 26,151,490 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 24,521,740 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,311,011.39 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5112.2514

4972.7535

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to LAK 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 5026.2100, compared to 5079.7585 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 53.5485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5026.2100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5079.7585

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 157.6403 LAK (High: 5107.3571 / Low: 4949.7168). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.3320 LAK (High: 5061.1088 / Low: 5057.7768).

January Spread (Volatile) ±157.6403

August Spread (Stable) ±3.3320

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 59.7301 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -59.7301

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 5100.6266) against the same month in 2025 (average: 5202.3583), the exchange rate shifted by -101.7317 (-1.96%).

2026 Avg (July) 5100.6266

2025 Avg (July) 5202.3583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	5107.3571	4949.7168	5048.1612
February	5039.6700	4904.3481	4988.4312
March	5053.3892	4913.1539	4984.3784
April	5108.9253	5020.7954	5071.4721
May	5065.9752	5022.0667	5037.2214
June	5107.6312	4986.5699	5027.5957
July	5166.5504	5045.1481	5100.6266
August	5061.1088	5057.7768	5058.8904