YEARLY HIGH
1.2579 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.0948 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1822 BRL

2019 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 27, valuing the pair at 1.2579. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 1.0948.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1631 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1186 to the December average rate of 1.2258, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.58% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.2579 was down 0.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2661, 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 6,290 BRL
2018 Average 5,555 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 5,474 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 815.42 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.2455
1.1071
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to BRL 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 1.1574, compared to 1.2069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0496 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1574
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0860 BRL (High: 1.2437 / Low: 1.1578). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0213 BRL (High: 1.1708 / Low: 1.1495).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0860
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0213

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0393 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0393

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.2340) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.1197), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1143 (+10.21%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.2340
2018 Avg (November) 1.1197

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1523 1.0948 1.1186
February 1.1352 1.1000 1.1198
March 1.2040 1.1399 1.1634
April 1.2033 1.1612 1.1804
May 1.2345 1.1638 1.2006
June 1.1708 1.1495 1.1613
July 1.1677 1.1314 1.1479
August 1.2437 1.1578 1.1906
September 1.2453 1.2082 1.2277
October 1.2426 1.1923 1.2157
November 1.2579 1.1927 1.2340
December 1.2496 1.2081 1.2258