2020 PEN to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 PEN to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the PEN to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 569.1899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 18, dropping to 529.3456.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 39.8443 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 566.7493 to the December average rate of 539.4793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 569.1899 was up 0.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 568.6275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
PEN to BIF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 554.9411, compared to 541.2082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.7329 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 26.5386 BIF (High: 555.8841 / Low: 529.3456). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7136 BIF (High: 543.1720 / Low: 536.4584).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 14.4352 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 566.7493) against the same month in 2019 (average: 539.9612), the exchange rate shifted by +26.7882 (+4.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 569.1899 | 558.6411 | 566.7493 |
| February | 561.0673 | 547.1125 | 556.8304 |
| March | 555.8841 | 529.3456 | 542.3952 |
| April | 564.3953 | 546.1824 | 557.5849 |
| May | 564.5281 | 551.7960 | 557.1368 |
| June | 558.5483 | 541.3223 | 548.9500 |
| July | 550.6486 | 542.3055 | 547.1746 |
| August | 547.2873 | 538.0036 | 541.7144 |
| September | 547.9345 | 536.6633 | 543.2664 |
| October | 540.8805 | 533.5357 | 538.1255 |
| November | 542.0901 | 530.2224 | 537.4893 |
| December | 543.1720 | 536.4584 | 539.4793 |