YEARLY HIGH
22.1321 GMD
YEARLY LOW
20.7702 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.5702 GMD

2026 PEN to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 18, valuing the pair at 22.1321. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 20.7702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3619 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.8868 to the December average rate of 21.8078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 22.1321 was down 0.04% compared to the 2025 peak of 22.1410, 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 110,661 GMD
2025 Average 101,310 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 103,851 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,809.47 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

21.9474
21.2200
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to GMD 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 21.5205, compared to 21.7194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.5205
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 1.1191 GMD (High: 21.8893 / Low: 20.7702). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1460 GMD (High: 21.9010 / Low: 21.7550).

April Spread (Volatile) ±1.1191
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1460

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.4955 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4955

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 21.8302) against the same month in 2025 (average: 19.3816), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4486 (+12.63%).

2026 Avg (February) 21.8302
2025 Avg (February) 19.3816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.0386 21.6660 21.8868
February 22.1321 21.6063 21.8302
March 21.7004 20.9502 21.3347
April 21.8893 20.7702 21.3776
May 21.4339 20.8125 21.2806
June 21.7377 20.9560 21.4135
July 21.9358 21.2882 21.6310
August 21.9010 21.7550 21.8078