YEARLY HIGH
0.9645 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.9174 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9331 PEN

2026 QAR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the QAR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 0.9645. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.9174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0471 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9221 to the December average rate of 0.9274, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 0.9645 was down 7.17% compared to the 2025 peak of 1.0390, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 QAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 4,822 PEN
2025 Average 4,897 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 4,587 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 235.43 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

0.9470
0.9194
JanuMarcMayJuly

QAR to PEN 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 0.9342, compared to 0.9299 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0044 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9342
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9299

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 0.0387 PEN (High: 0.9645 / Low: 0.9257). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PEN (High: 0.9279 / Low: 0.9271).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0387
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2026. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2026: 0.9429) against the same month in 2025 (average: 1.0152), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0724 (-7.13%).

2026 Avg (April) 0.9429
2025 Avg (April) 1.0152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9254 0.9174 0.9221
February 0.9258 0.9181 0.9217
March 0.9591 0.9218 0.9447
April 0.9645 0.9257 0.9429
May 0.9627 0.9343 0.9396
June 0.9516 0.9284 0.9345
July 0.9371 0.9262 0.9323
August 0.9279 0.9271 0.9274