YEARLY HIGH
0.0564 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0506 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0530 PEN

2026 AFN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the AFN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 28, valuing the pair at 0.0564. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 0.0506.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0058 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0512 to the December average rate of 0.0513, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.0564 was up 4.46% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.0540, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AFN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 282 PEN
2025 Average 256 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 253 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28.85 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.0549
0.0509
JanuMarcMayJuly

AFN to PEN 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 0.0534, compared to 0.0517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0041 PEN (High: 0.0564 / Low: 0.0522). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0515 / Low: 0.0512).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0041
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.0539) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.0514), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0025 (+4.77%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.0539
2025 Avg (April) 0.0514

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0518 0.0506 0.0512
February 0.0539 0.0509 0.0525
March 0.0556 0.0534 0.0546
April 0.0564 0.0522 0.0539
May 0.0552 0.0538 0.0543
June 0.0552 0.0526 0.0538
July 0.0539 0.0508 0.0521
August 0.0515 0.0512 0.0513