YEARLY HIGH
0.3004 BSD
YEARLY LOW
0.2845 BSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2937 BSD

2026 PEN to BSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to BSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 0.3004. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 0.2845.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0159 BSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2978 to the December average rate of 0.2928, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.3004 was up 0.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 0.2990, 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 1,502 BSD
2025 Average 1,403 BSD
Yearly Trough Low 1,423 BSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79.34 BSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.2987
0.2899
JanuFebrMarcApriMayJune

PEN to BSD 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 0.2937, 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 0.2937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2937
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 0.0124 BSD (High: 0.2984 / Low: 0.2860). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 BSD (High: 0.2992 / Low: 0.2967).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 0.2978) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.2667), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0311 (+11.66%).

2026 Avg (January) 0.2978
2025 Avg (January) 0.2667

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3004 0.2968 0.2978
February 0.2992 0.2967 0.2980
March 0.2984 0.2860 0.2906
April 0.2967 0.2845 0.2909
May 0.2941 0.2851 0.2923
June 0.2944 0.2885 0.2928