YEARLY HIGH
0.0502 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0397 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0455 PEN

2020 KGS to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 10, valuing the pair at 0.0502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.0397.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0105 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0478 to the December average rate of 0.0431, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0502 was up 2.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0492, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 251 PEN
2019 Average 241 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 199 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.45 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0491
0.0423
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.0464, compared to 0.0446 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0464
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0446

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0068 PEN (High: 0.0502 / Low: 0.0434). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 PEN (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0446).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0068
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0479) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0481), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.49%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0479
2019 Avg (March) 0.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0486 0.0476 0.0478
February 0.0495 0.0481 0.0486
March 0.0502 0.0434 0.0479
April 0.0461 0.0397 0.0429
May 0.0467 0.0426 0.0447
June 0.0471 0.0462 0.0466
July 0.0461 0.0450 0.0454
August 0.0462 0.0452 0.0460
September 0.0454 0.0446 0.0451
October 0.0457 0.0441 0.0448
November 0.0442 0.0422 0.0430
December 0.0446 0.0423 0.0431