YEARLY HIGH
55.8735 LRD
YEARLY LOW
52.2990 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
53.7405 LRD

2026 PEN to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 55.8735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 52.2990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.5744 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.1310 to the December average rate of 53.3898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.37% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 55.8735 was down 3.19% compared to the 2025 peak of 57.7134, 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 279,367 LRD
2025 Average 270,597 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 261,495 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,872.19 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

55.4647
53.0477
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to LRD 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 53.8654, compared to 53.3658 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4996 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.8654
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.3658

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was January, with a trading range of 2.4452 LRD (High: 55.3648 / Low: 52.9195). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1261 LRD (High: 53.4478 / Low: 53.3217).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.4452
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1261

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.0142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2026: 55.2633) against the same month in 2025 (average: 53.5614), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7019 (+3.18%).

2026 Avg (February) 55.2633
2025 Avg (February) 53.5614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 55.3648 52.9195 54.1310
February 55.8735 54.5475 55.2633
March 54.7525 52.4911 53.2491
April 54.5451 52.2990 53.5252
May 53.8234 52.4234 53.5266
June 53.8931 52.6403 53.4972
July 53.7408 53.1773 53.3417
August 53.4478 53.3217 53.3898