YEARLY HIGH
170.9350 SOS
YEARLY LOW
162.6379 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
167.9549 SOS

2026 PEN to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 170.9350. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 30, dropping to 162.6379.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2971 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 169.9983 to the December average rate of 168.7383, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 170.9350 was down 3.86% compared to the 2025 peak of 177.8008, 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 854,675 SOS
2025 Average 801,786 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 813,190 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,485.27 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

170.4153
165.4664
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to SOS 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 167.8086, compared to 168.3938 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5853 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.8086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.3938

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 6.6976 SOS (High: 169.3355 / Low: 162.6379). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3181 SOS (High: 168.9263 / Low: 168.6082).

April Spread (Volatile) ±6.6976
August Spread (Stable) ±0.3181

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 4.1241 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1241

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 169.9983) against the same month in 2025 (average: 152.4638), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5344 (+11.50%).

2026 Avg (January) 169.9983
2025 Avg (January) 152.4638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 170.9350 169.4646 169.9983
February 170.6696 169.4767 170.0029
March 170.0910 163.4905 165.8788
April 169.3355 162.6379 166.2623
May 167.8444 162.7940 166.9468
June 169.0169 164.7832 167.7623
July 168.6530 167.2848 168.0493
August 168.9263 168.6082 168.7383