YEARLY HIGH
1.6395 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.4235 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5181 BRL

2026 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 1.4235.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2160 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5918 to the December average rate of 1.4993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.6395 was down 3.14% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.6926, 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 8,197 BRL
2025 Average 7,840 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 7,117 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,079.88 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.6043
1.4549
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

PEN to BRL 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 1.5181, compared to 0.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5181
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 0.0900 BRL (High: 1.6395 / Low: 1.5495). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0371 BRL (High: 1.5660 / Low: 1.5288).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0900
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0371

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0571 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.5918) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.6108), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0190 (-1.18%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.5918
2025 Avg (January) 1.6108

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6395 1.5495 1.5918
February 1.5660 1.5288 1.5504
March 1.5680 1.4862 1.5244
April 1.5078 1.4254 1.4674
May 1.4896 1.4235 1.4755
June 1.5194 1.4782 1.4993