YEARLY HIGH
13.2887 UAH
YEARLY LOW
12.5301 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.9385 UAH

2026 PEN to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 13.2887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 12.5301.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7586 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.8053 to the December average rate of 13.1693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 13.2887 was up 5.39% compared to the 2025 peak of 12.6088, 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 66,444 UAH
2025 Average 58,498 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 62,651 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,793.07 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

13.2127
12.6914
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to UAH 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 12.8651, compared to 13.1588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2937 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.8651
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 0.4835 UAH (High: 13.0136 / Low: 12.5301). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 UAH (High: 13.1699 / Low: 13.1686).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4835
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1177 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1177

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 13.1354) against the same month in 2025 (average: 11.5446), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5908 (+13.78%).

2026 Avg (June) 13.1354
2025 Avg (June) 11.5446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.9506 12.5782 12.8053
February 12.9488 12.7563 12.8535
March 12.9528 12.5568 12.7358
April 12.8760 12.5447 12.7348
May 13.0136 12.5301 12.9258
June 13.2887 12.8838 13.1354
July 13.2873 13.0731 13.1484
August 13.1699 13.1686 13.1693