2026 PGK to LBP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21170.9697 LBP

YEARLY LOW

20000.7549 LBP

YEARLY AVERAGE

20538.7552 LBP

2026 PGK to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 21170.9697. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 20000.7549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1170.2148 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20918.9372 to the December average rate of 20000.7549, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 21170.9697 was down 6.33% compared to the 2025 peak of 22602.2211, 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 105,854,848 LBP

2025 Average 108,140,314 LBP

Yearly Trough Low 100,003,774 LBP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,851,073.83 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21010.7554

19908.9367

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to LBP 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 20679.7997, compared to 20115.6216 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 564.1781 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20679.7997

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20115.6216

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 814.6634 LBP (High: 21170.9697 / Low: 20356.3063). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LBP (High: 20000.7549 / Low: 20000.7549).

January Spread (Volatile) ±814.6634

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 229.7335 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -229.7335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 20918.9372) against the same month in 2025 (average: 22231.0357), the exchange rate shifted by -1312.0986 (-5.90%).

2026 Avg (January) 20918.9372

2025 Avg (January) 22231.0357

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21170.9697	20356.3063	20918.9372
February	20922.5735	20371.9074	20764.4838
March	21119.9203	20511.3730	20753.3962
April	20791.7344	20446.4709	20647.2306
May	20639.5851	20517.0784	20558.9594
June	20551.4833	20264.2440	20435.7912
July	20445.2055	20004.4237	20230.4884
August	20000.7549	20000.7549	20000.7549