YEARLY HIGH
2630.8180 GNF
YEARLY LOW
2497.2005 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
2578.7145 GNF

2026 PEN to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 2630.8180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 2497.2005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 133.6175 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2606.3662 to the December average rate of 2590.3110, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 2630.8180 was up 1.15% compared to the 2025 peak of 2600.9477, 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 13,154,090 GNF
2025 Average 12,161,100 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 12,486,002 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 668,087.62 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

2619.7756
2541.4010
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to GNF 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 2576.5426, compared to 2585.2304 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.6878 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2576.5426
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2585.2304

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 104.1335 GNF (High: 2613.0733 / Low: 2508.9397). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 GNF (High: 2590.3110 / Low: 2590.3110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±104.1335
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 65.3121 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -65.3121

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 2606.3662) against the same month in 2025 (average: 2307.1711), the exchange rate shifted by +299.1951 (+12.97%).

2026 Avg (January) 2606.3662
2025 Avg (January) 2307.1711

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2630.8180 2596.9547 2606.3662
February 2624.3016 2603.0907 2613.2444
March 2613.0733 2508.9397 2547.9322
April 2599.7546 2497.2005 2553.5778
May 2579.4163 2501.7819 2564.4677
June 2594.8637 2529.9984 2573.6673
July 2600.9134 2566.2766 2580.1498
August 2590.3110 2590.3110 2590.3110