YEARLY HIGH
1.4412 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.2377 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3468 BRL

2022 PEN to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.4412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.2377.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2035 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4185 to the December average rate of 1.3714, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 1.4412 was down 9.16% compared to the 2021 peak of 1.5866, 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 7,206 BRL
2021 Average 6,970 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 6,188 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,017.67 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

1.4334
1.2545
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 1.3427, compared to 1.3509 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3509

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was November, with a trading range of 0.1399 BRL (High: 1.4187 / Low: 1.2788). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0382 BRL (High: 1.3902 / Low: 1.3520).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1399
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0382

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0601 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0601

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2022: 1.4185) against the same month in 2021 (average: 1.4771), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0587 (-3.97%).

2022 Avg (January) 1.4185
2021 Avg (January) 1.4771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.4412 1.3787 1.4185
February 1.3994 1.3450 1.3717
March 1.3866 1.2650 1.3295
April 1.3184 1.2377 1.2694
May 1.3596 1.2865 1.3181
June 1.4054 1.2859 1.3490
July 1.4139 1.3160 1.3754
August 1.3568 1.3041 1.3266
September 1.3786 1.3100 1.3450
October 1.3608 1.2972 1.3238
November 1.4187 1.2788 1.3634
December 1.3902 1.3520 1.3714