YEARLY HIGH
47.7691 JPY
YEARLY LOW
44.7347 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
46.6328 JPY

2026 PEN to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the PEN to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 22, valuing the pair at 47.7691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 2, dropping to 44.7347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0344 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.6818 to the December average rate of 47.3906, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 47.7691 was up 1.98% compared to the 2025 peak of 46.8417, 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 238,846 JPY
2025 Average 210,067 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 223,674 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,172.08 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

47.5150
46.0229
JanuMarcMayJuly

PEN to JPY 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 46.5065, compared to 47.3906 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.5065
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.3906

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was May, with a trading range of 2.1045 JPY (High: 46.8392 / Low: 44.7347). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3443 JPY (High: 47.6184 / Low: 47.2741).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1045
July Spread (Stable) ±0.3443

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4669 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4669

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2026: 47.1980) against the same month in 2025 (average: 40.1243), the exchange rate shifted by +7.0737 (+17.63%).

2026 Avg (June) 47.1980
2025 Avg (June) 40.1243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.3750 45.5606 46.6818
February 46.8570 45.5287 46.2149
March 46.8741 45.3091 46.1472
April 47.3335 45.5496 46.3378
May 46.8392 44.7347 46.4595
June 47.7691 46.2324 47.1980
July 47.6184 47.2741 47.3906