The comparison table above helps you see the total cost of your currency transaction by showing the exchange rates offered by different providers. It also makes it easy to spot potential savings from market-leading FX services compared to bank rates.
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PGK to USD Market Data
Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) to US dollar (USD) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
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1 PGK = 0.2423 USD
▲+0.7% since yesterday
PGK to USD at 0.2423 is just 0.6% below its 3-month average of 0.2438, having traded in a very stable 3.4% range from 0.2400 to 0.2481
Is the PGK to USD Exchange Rate Likely to Improve?
Predicting exchange rate movements is always challenging, as they’re influenced by a wide range of economic and geopolitical factors. One useful way to assess the current value of the Papua New Guinean kina against the US dollar is to review how the PGK/USD rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the PGK to USD exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
PGK/USD
Period
31 May 2025
0.2400
2 Week
16 Mar 2025
0.2439
3 Month
14 Jun 2024
0.2566
1 Year
15 Jun 2020
0.2893
5 Year
17 Jun 2015
0.3665
10 Year
19 Jun 2005
0.3250
20 Year
PGK/USD historic rates
PGK to USD Conversion: What Is Your Money Worth?
To help you understand the real-world value of the current exchange rate, the table below shows how much Papua New Guinean kina are worth in US dollar across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different PGK amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for PGK to USD?
The best PGK to USD exchange rate is 0.2387 from WorldRemit. This is -1.5% compared to the mid-market rate 0.2423.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) to US dollar (USD) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Kina to Dollar comparison table
makes it easy to compare the Total Fees (both variable and fixed) you are being charged by
banks and other foreign exchange providers against the latest PGK-USD mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do PGK-USD rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best PGK to USD exchange rate is 0.2387 from WorldRemit, -1.5% from the mid-market rate 0.2423.
It's important to note that exchange rates also fluctuate frequently due to market conditions. Additionally,
banks and foreign exchange providers often apply a margin to the exchange rate, resulting in a less favorable rate for customers compared to the mid-market rate.
For more competitive rates, you might consider using a specialized currency exchange service
or platforms that offer rates closer to the mid-market rate.
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