YEARLY HIGH
1.5044 LYD
YEARLY LOW
1.2533 LYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4440 LYD

2026 PGK to LYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PGK to LYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 22, valuing the pair at 1.5044. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 1.2533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2511 LYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3360 to the December average rate of 1.4470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.5044 was up 10.22% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.3649, 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 7,522 LYD
2025 Average 6,387 LYD
Yearly Trough Low 6,267 LYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,255.66 LYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.4916
1.3218
JanuMarcMayJuly

PGK to LYD 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 1.4435, compared to 1.4470 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4435
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4470

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.2511 LYD (High: 1.5044 / Low: 1.2533). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0087 LYD (High: 1.4636 / Low: 1.4549).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2511
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0087

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0130 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.3360) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.2236), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1124 (+9.19%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.3360
2025 Avg (January) 1.2236

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5044 1.2533 1.3360
February 1.4843 1.4472 1.4689
March 1.4925 1.4538 1.4774
April 1.4802 1.4459 1.4645
May 1.4636 1.4549 1.4579
June 1.4647 1.4461 1.4564
July 1.4629 1.4273 1.4470