YEARLY HIGH
3.9754 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.6306 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7667 LSL

2026 PGK to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 3.9754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 3.6306.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3447 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.8157 to the December average rate of 3.6941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 3.9754 was down 16.84% compared to the 2025 peak of 4.7804, 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 19,877 LSL
2025 Average 21,604 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 18,153 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,723.71 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

3.8963
3.6757
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to LSL 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 3.7877, compared to 3.7039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0838 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7877
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.3127 LSL (High: 3.9754 / Low: 3.6627). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LSL (High: 3.6941 / Low: 3.6941).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3127
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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0931 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0931

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2026: 3.8779) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.4882), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6104 (-13.60%).

2026 Avg (March) 3.8779
2025 Avg (March) 4.4882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8882 3.6306 3.8157
February 3.7738 3.6461 3.7226
March 3.9754 3.6627 3.8779
April 3.9303 3.7406 3.8205
May 3.8398 3.7295 3.7561
June 3.7825 3.6943 3.7332
July 3.8116 3.6556 3.7136
August 3.6941 3.6941 3.6941