2026 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

77.2009 LKR

YEARLY LOW

70.8583 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

74.0184 LKR

2026 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 77.2009. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 70.8583.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3426 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 72.3705 to the December average rate of 74.9747, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 77.2009 was up 3.16% compared to the 2025 peak of 74.8352, 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 386,004 LKR

2025 Average 363,020 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 354,291 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,712.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

76.8545

71.4844

JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to LKR 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 73.5525, compared to 75.4160 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.8635 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 73.5525

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 75.4160

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 2.3856 LKR (High: 76.0638 / Low: 73.6782). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 74.9747 / Low: 74.9747).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.3856

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8825 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8825

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 76.4070) against the same month in 2025 (average: 72.5279), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8791 (+5.35%).

2026 Avg (June) 76.4070

2025 Avg (June) 72.5279

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	73.2398	71.1942	72.3705
February	72.5617	70.8583	71.9319
March	73.1116	71.1804	72.2995
April	73.5815	72.2472	72.8966
May	76.0638	73.6782	75.4096
June	77.2009	75.5162	76.4070
July	76.6499	75.0957	75.8573
August	74.9747	74.9747	74.9747