YEARLY HIGH
0.4927 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.3588 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4166 AUD

2020 PEN to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 20, valuing the pair at 0.4927. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1339 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4380 to the December average rate of 0.3684, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4927 was up 9.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4493, 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 2,464 AUD
2019 Average 2,156 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 1,794 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 669.35 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4767
0.3586
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to AUD 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 0.4461, compared to 0.3872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4461
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0596 AUD (High: 0.4927 / Low: 0.4331). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 AUD (High: 0.4480 / Low: 0.4389).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0596
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4621) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0350 (+8.19%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4621
2019 Avg (March) 0.4272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4444 0.4273 0.4380
February 0.4480 0.4389 0.4427
March 0.4927 0.4331 0.4621
April 0.4839 0.4512 0.4668
May 0.4671 0.4371 0.4494
June 0.4303 0.4097 0.4174
July 0.4116 0.3960 0.4048
August 0.3974 0.3807 0.3899
September 0.3978 0.3828 0.3893
October 0.3952 0.3853 0.3902
November 0.3947 0.3728 0.3808
December 0.3757 0.3588 0.3684