Papua New Guinea Exchange Rate
Official exchange rate (LCU per US$, period average) PA.NUS.FCRF
Papua New Guinea's exchange rate was 3.85 in 2025, ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1960–2025.
Overview
Papua New Guinea's exchange rate stood at 3.85 in 2025, a decline of +0.01 from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach 3.85 by 2025. Papua New Guinea ranked 121st globally.
Papua New Guinea's exchange rate has experienced significant fluctuations over the past 66 years, with the rate fluctuating between 0.67 in 1980 and 3.90 in 2002. The country's exchange rate was at its lowest in 1980, a period marked by economic instability and high inflation. Since then, the rate has generally trended upwards, with the 2002 peak being the highest recorded. In recent years, Papua New Guinea's exchange rate has stabilized around 3.85, a value it shares with Peru. This stability is a departure from the volatility experienced in the past, but the country's reliance on commodity exports makes it susceptible to fluctuations in global commodity prices, which could potentially disrupt the current trend. A significant increase in foreign investment or a shift towards a more diversified economy could alter the trajectory of Papua New Guinea's exchange rate in the years to come.
Data & projection
| Year | Exchange Rate | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | 4.02 | - | - |
| 2026* trend | 3.93 | - | - |
| 2025* trend | 3.85 | - | - |
| 2025 | 3.85 | −0.01 | #121 |
| 2024 | 3.85 | +0.26 | #87 |
| 2023 | 3.59 | +0.07 | #81 |
| 2022 | 3.52 | +0.01 | #81 |
| 2021 | 3.51 | +0.05 | #81 |
| 2020 | 3.46 | +0.07 | #81 |
| 2019 | 3.39 | +0.09 | #81 |
| 2018 | 3.29 | +0.10 | #81 |
| 2017 | 3.19 | +0.06 | #80 |
| 2016 | 3.13 | +0.36 | #81 |
| 2015 | 2.77 | +0.31 | #81 |
| 2014 | 2.46 | +0.22 | #75 |
| 2013 | 2.24 | +0.16 | #75 |
| 2012 | 2.08 | −0.29 | #75 |
| 2011 | 2.37 | −0.35 | #76 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Papua New Guinea matched the Export Boom Cycle pattern in 2022. Historically, 71% of countries showing this pattern (546 out of 768) saw exchange rate improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Papua New Guinea's exchange rate was 3.85 in 2025. Ranked 121st globally. This represents a 0.2% decrease from the previous year.
Papua New Guinea's exchange rate peaked at 3.90 in 2002.
The lowest exchange rate in Papua New Guinea was 0.67 in 1980.
Papua New Guinea ranks 121st globally in exchange rate as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is PA.NUS.FCRF. Data sourced from World Bank.
Papua New Guinea's exchange rate is projected to reach 3.85 by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The exchange rate of Papua New Guinea in 2025 was 3.85. This ranks 121st in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_papua-new-guinea_exchange-rate,
title = {Papua New Guinea Exchange Rate},
url = {https://historysaid.com/papua-new-guinea/exchange-rate/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}