YEARLY HIGH
5.2120 MDL
YEARLY LOW
4.8895 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0786 MDL

2026 PEN to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 5.2120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 4.8895.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3225 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.0267 to the December average rate of 5.1612, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.68% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 5.2120 was up 2.66% compared to the 2025 peak of 5.0767, 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 26,060 MDL
2025 Average 24,264 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 24,447 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,612.73 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

5.1822
5.0077
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to MDL 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 5.0500, compared to 5.1645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1145 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.1645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.2281 MDL (High: 5.1276 / Low: 4.8996). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 MDL (High: 5.1642 / Low: 5.1566).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2281
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0187 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0187

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2026: 5.1677) against the same month in 2025 (average: 4.7391), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4286 (+9.04%).

2026 Avg (July) 5.1677
2025 Avg (July) 4.7391

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.1015 4.9641 5.0267
February 5.1130 4.9889 5.0519
March 5.1380 4.9537 5.0410
April 5.1276 4.8996 5.0223
May 5.0799 4.8895 5.0410
June 5.1983 5.0051 5.1170
July 5.2120 5.1361 5.1677
August 5.1642 5.1566 5.1612