YEARLY HIGH
6719.2344 LAK
YEARLY LOW
6138.2646 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
6459.1025 LAK

2026 PEN to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 6719.2344. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 6138.2646.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 580.9699 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6430.4771 to the December average rate of 6682.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 6719.2344 was up 3.65% compared to the 2025 peak of 6482.8391, 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 33,596,172 LAK
2025 Average 30,392,414 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 30,691,323 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,904,849.32 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

6725.4206
6205.8847
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to LAK 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 6391.6457, compared to 6661.4731 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 269.8274 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6391.6457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6661.4731

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 284.0412 LAK (High: 6534.0054 / Low: 6249.9642). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.9397 LAK (High: 6685.7084 / Low: 6675.7687).

April Spread (Volatile) ±284.0412
August Spread (Stable) ±9.9397

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 140.4130 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -140.4130

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 6640.8202) against the same month in 2025 (average: 6062.9589), the exchange rate shifted by +577.8613 (+9.53%).

2026 Avg (July) 6640.8202
2025 Avg (July) 6062.9589

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6490.6729 6381.0887 6430.4771
February 6425.3991 6375.3987 6389.5924
March 6377.2164 6138.2646 6249.1794
April 6534.0054 6249.9642 6399.6607
May 6449.8768 6266.5716 6412.6527
June 6564.9898 6347.7887 6468.3120
July 6719.2344 6549.5338 6640.8202
August 6685.7084 6675.7687 6682.1260