YEARLY HIGH
0.8293 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.5820 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6832 PEN

2020 BRL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BRL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.8293. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 12, dropping to 0.5820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2473 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8031 to the December average rate of 0.6998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.8293 was down 9.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.9134, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 20,732 PEN
2019 Average 21,168 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 14,551 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,181.37 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.8224
0.5902
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 0.7029, compared to 0.6634 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6634

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1113 PEN (High: 0.7713 / Low: 0.6600). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 PEN (High: 0.6477 / Low: 0.6264).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1113
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0751 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0751

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.8031) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8941), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0910 (-10.18%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.8031
2019 Avg (January) 0.8941

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8293 0.7876 0.8031
February 0.7967 0.7626 0.7802
March 0.7713 0.6600 0.7152
April 0.6601 0.6011 0.6401
May 0.6521 0.5820 0.6095
June 0.7121 0.6382 0.6696
July 0.6856 0.6482 0.6648
August 0.6763 0.6321 0.6538
September 0.6774 0.6336 0.6588
October 0.6477 0.6264 0.6387
November 0.6776 0.6264 0.6645
December 0.7152 0.6896 0.6998