2026 PEN to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0901 QAR

YEARLY LOW

1.0368 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0718 QAR

2026 PEN to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 1.0901. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 1.0368.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0532 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0845 to the December average rate of 1.0781, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 1.0901 was up 0.51% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0845, 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 5,450 QAR

2025 Average 5,112 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 5,184 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 266.09 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

1.0876

1.0560

JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to QAR 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 1.0706, compared to 1.0754 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0754

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0434 QAR (High: 1.0802 / Low: 1.0368). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 QAR (High: 1.0787 / Low: 1.0774).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0434

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 1.0845) against the same month in 2025 (average: 0.9719), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1125 (+11.58%).

2026 Avg (January) 1.0845

2025 Avg (January) 0.9719

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0901	1.0806	1.0845
February	1.0892	1.0801	1.0849
March	1.0848	1.0427	1.0587
April	1.0802	1.0368	1.0607
May	1.0703	1.0388	1.0644
June	1.0772	1.0509	1.0702
July	1.0797	1.0671	1.0726
August	1.0787	1.0774	1.0781