YEARLY HIGH
270.3519 KPW
YEARLY LOW
256.0715 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
264.7292 KPW

2026 PEN to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 270.3519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 256.0715.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2804 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 268.0629 to the December average rate of 266.1803, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 270.3519 was up 0.48% compared to the 2025 peak of 269.0705, 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 1,351,760 KPW
2025 Average 1,262,892 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 1,280,358 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,402.09 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

268.8618
260.8979
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to KPW 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 264.4810, compared to 265.4736 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9926 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 264.4810
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 265.4736

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was March, with a trading range of 11.1530 KPW (High: 268.5866 / Low: 257.4336). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4866 KPW (High: 266.3635 / Low: 265.8769).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.1530
August Spread (Stable) ±0.4866

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 6.6365 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6365

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 268.0629) against the same month in 2025 (average: 240.0611), the exchange rate shifted by +28.0018 (+11.66%).

2026 Avg (January) 268.0629
2025 Avg (January) 240.0611

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 270.3519 267.1153 268.0629
February 269.2910 267.0631 268.1981
March 268.5866 257.4336 261.5616
April 267.0676 256.0715 261.8370
May 264.6658 256.5930 263.0356
June 266.1764 259.6555 264.1910
July 266.7868 263.2864 264.7669
August 266.3635 265.8769 266.1803