2026 PEN to KRW Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

457.2076 KRW

YEARLY LOW

419.3170 KRW

YEARLY AVERAGE

434.9452 KRW

2026 PEN to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 6, valuing the pair at 457.2076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 419.3170.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.8905 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 433.2021 to the December average rate of 423.2051, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 457.2076 was up 3.96% compared to the 2025 peak of 439.7791, 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 2,286,038 KRW

2025 Average 1,995,038 KRW

Yearly Trough Low 2,096,585 KRW

Transaction Impact: A difference of 189,452.67 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

452.2155

420.5678

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to KRW 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 436.2569, compared to 431.0102 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.2467 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 436.2569

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 431.0102

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was July, with a trading range of 28.7947 KRW (High: 455.0853 / Low: 426.2906). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 7.7406 KRW (High: 427.0577 / Low: 419.3170).

July Spread (Volatile) ±28.7947

August Spread (Stable) ±7.7406

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 15.6101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -15.6101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 449.5782) against the same month in 2025 (average: 379.0214), the exchange rate shifted by +70.5567 (+18.62%).

2026 Avg (June) 449.5782

2025 Avg (June) 379.0214

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	440.5425	427.6213	433.2021
February	437.0542	426.4579	431.4104
March	440.9451	420.7176	433.1448
April	440.5340	421.2024	431.9911
May	442.8910	420.1654	438.2148
June	457.2076	439.3204	449.5782
July	455.0853	426.2906	438.8153
August	427.0577	419.3170	423.2051