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.
To see a full list of available providers, simply enter your transaction type, details and click ‘GET RATES’.
Compare Exchange Rates & Fees - Save Time & Money
Sending money to Papua New Guinea can be an expensive business, more so if you aren’t even aware of all the hidden fees. Money transfer companies and banks profit by charging you fees and a normally hidden margin on the exchange rate.
Using your Bank to make international wire transfers to India can be especially expensive – often 5% to 10% worse than using a foreign exchange specialist to send to Papua New Guinea bank accounts or pay a Papua New Guinean kina invoice.
USD to PGK Market Data
US dollar (USD) to Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) market data - latest interbank exchange rate, trend, chart & historic rates.
Sell USD →
Buy PGK
1 USD = 4.1265 PGK
▼-0.7%
USD to PGK at 4.1265 is just 0.6% above its 3-month average of 4.1028, having traded in a very stable 3.4% range from 4.0305 to 4.1670
Is the USD to PGK 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 US dollar against the Papua New Guinean kina is to review how the USD/PGK rate has changed over time.
The table below shows the percentage change in the USD to PGK exchange rate across various timeframes—from the past 2 weeks to the last 20 years:
Date
USD/PGK
Change
Period
30 May 2025
4.1670
1% ▼
2 Week
15 Mar 2025
4.1007
0.6% ▲
3 Month
13 Jun 2024
3.8433
7.4% ▲
1 Year
14 Jun 2020
3.4581
19.3% ▲
5 Year
16 Jun 2015
2.7284
51.2% ▲
10 Year
18 Jun 2005
3.0770
34.1% ▲
20 Year
USD/PGK historic rates & change to 13-Jun-2025
USD to PGK 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 US dollar are worth in Papua New Guinean kina across a range of amounts.
This gives a quick view of what you’d get when converting different USD amounts at today’s rate * :
What is the
best Send Money conversion rate for USD to PGK?
The best USD to PGK exchange rate is 4.0997 from Wise. This is -0.65% compared to the mid-market rate 4.1265.
As exchange rates can vary
significantly between banks and also between currency exchange providers,
it's therefore important to carefully compare
US dollar (USD) to Papua New Guinean kina (PGK) rates from different sources before making a conversion.
The above
Dollar to Kina 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 USD-PGK mid-rate and the possible savings of using various providers.
How do USD-PGK rates compare between providers?
Looking at the
full comparison table
the best USD to PGK exchange rate is 4.0997 from Wise, -0.65% from the mid-market rate 4.1265. The next best rate is 4.0605 from Western Union, -1.6% from the mid-rate. Then WorldRemit with 4.0275 is -2.4% from the mid-rate.
Among the banks the Chase Bank rate is 3.6554 at -11.4% the Wells Fargo Bank rate is 3.6307 at -12% and the Citibank rate is 3.8205 at -7.4% compared to the mid-rate 4.1265.
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.