YEARLY HIGH
4.9486 PEN
YEARLY LOW
4.0766 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4871 PEN

2020 FKP to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 4.9486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 4.0766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8720 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.3485 to the December average rate of 4.8424, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9486 was up 8.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.5623, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,743 PEN
2019 Average 21,303 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 20,383 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,360.03 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9066
4.1369
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 4.3052, compared to 4.6690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3052
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4830 PEN (High: 4.5597 / Low: 4.0766). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0821 PEN (High: 4.2393 / Low: 4.1572).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4830
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0821

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0943 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 4.8424) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.3953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4472 (+10.17%).

2020 Avg (December) 4.8424
2019 Avg (December) 4.3953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4698 4.3176 4.3485
February 4.4698 4.3533 4.3972
March 4.5597 4.0766 4.3154
April 4.2799 4.1598 4.2211
May 4.2393 4.1572 4.2011
June 4.3897 4.2771 4.3483
July 4.6217 4.3908 4.4548
August 4.7603 4.6143 4.6777
September 4.7456 4.5241 4.6043
October 4.7234 4.6242 4.6664
November 4.8445 4.6562 4.7683
December 4.9486 4.7513 4.8424