YEARLY HIGH
0.1824 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.1352 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1637 PEN

2020 MXN to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MXN to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 16, valuing the pair at 0.1824. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 3, dropping to 0.1352.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0472 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1769 to the December average rate of 0.1805, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.05% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1824 was up 2.33% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1782, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 MXN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 9,120 PEN
2019 Average 8,668 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 6,758 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,362.25 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1845
0.1365
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MXN 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 0.1593, compared to 0.1681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0388 PEN (High: 0.1776 / Low: 0.1388). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 PEN (High: 0.1820 / Low: 0.1775).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0388
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0228 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.1799) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1732), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+3.89%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.1799
2019 Avg (February) 0.1732

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1796 0.1745 0.1769
February 0.1824 0.1757 0.1799
March 0.1776 0.1388 0.1572
April 0.1450 0.1359 0.1405
May 0.1548 0.1352 0.1458
June 0.1598 0.1505 0.1556
July 0.1607 0.1541 0.1570
August 0.1639 0.1562 0.1607
September 0.1693 0.1588 0.1644
October 0.1725 0.1650 0.1693
November 0.1809 0.1692 0.1769
December 0.1820 0.1775 0.1805