2019 PEN to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 PEN to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the PEN to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 508.6390. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 485.3347.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.3043 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 489.0394 to the December average rate of 500.7268, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 508.6390 was up 0.34% compared to the 2018 peak of 506.8958, 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 2019.
PEN to CDF 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 494.0751, compared to 496.7833 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7082 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 17.7782 CDF (High: 508.6390 / Low: 490.8608). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.1984 CDF (High: 498.5082 / Low: 492.3097).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 13.6246 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 500.7268) against the same month in 2018 (average: 483.1832), the exchange rate shifted by +17.5436 (+3.63%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 494.5374 | 485.3347 | 489.0394 |
| February | 497.5351 | 490.5263 | 493.1186 |
| March | 498.5082 | 492.3097 | 495.1631 |
| April | 498.5681 | 492.3691 | 496.0896 |
| May | 497.0953 | 490.0490 | 493.7727 |
| June | 504.4799 | 487.4850 | 497.2670 |
| July | 508.1446 | 501.3154 | 504.2910 |
| August | 500.7369 | 487.1813 | 490.6664 |
| September | 501.6561 | 488.8505 | 495.9014 |
| October | 499.4093 | 489.1184 | 495.2219 |
| November | 498.9316 | 489.7839 | 493.8921 |
| December | 508.6390 | 490.8608 | 500.7268 |