2026 PEN to ARS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

443.3125 ARS

YEARLY LOW

394.2175 ARS

YEARLY AVERAGE

421.7222 ARS

2026 PEN to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 443.3125. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 16, dropping to 394.2175.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 49.0950 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 431.6406 to the December average rate of 439.8507, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 443.3125 was up 0.73% compared to the 2025 peak of 440.0961, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,216,562 ARS

2025 Average 1,751,885 ARS

Yearly Trough Low 1,971,087 ARS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 245,475.01 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

443.6171

398.4200

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to ARS 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 416.0844, compared to 438.6356 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 22.5511 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 416.0844

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 438.6356

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 26.2224 ARS (High: 421.7965 / Low: 395.5741). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3138 ARS (High: 440.5801 / Low: 439.2663).

March Spread (Volatile) ±26.2224

August Spread (Stable) ±1.3138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 13.3765 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.3765

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 437.4205) against the same month in 2025 (average: 352.7237), the exchange rate shifted by +84.6968 (+24.01%).

2026 Avg (July) 437.4205

2025 Avg (July) 352.7237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	440.0969	423.0557	431.6406
February	432.2334	408.5903	419.4867
March	421.7965	395.5741	406.1102
April	411.0063	394.2175	402.1864
May	414.7131	397.0460	411.5612
June	434.1794	415.9824	425.5215
July	443.3125	432.4780	437.4205
August	440.5801	439.2663	439.8507