YEARLY HIGH
0.2660 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.2285 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2491 CHF

2022 PEN to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 15, valuing the pair at 0.2660. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0375 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2360 to the December average rate of 0.2437, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2660 was up 3.37% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2573, 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 1,330 CHF
2021 Average 1,180 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 1,143 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.34 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2634
0.2335
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CHF 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 0.2501, compared to 0.2481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was January, with a trading range of 0.0141 CHF (High: 0.2426 / Low: 0.2285). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 CHF (High: 0.2459 / Low: 0.2419).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0141
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2022: 0.2610) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.2395), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0215 (+8.96%).

2022 Avg (May) 0.2610
2021 Avg (May) 0.2395

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2426 0.2285 0.2360
February 0.2480 0.2375 0.2435
March 0.2533 0.2427 0.2485
April 0.2560 0.2486 0.2529
May 0.2660 0.2535 0.2610
June 0.2648 0.2519 0.2590
July 0.2530 0.2424 0.2485
August 0.2563 0.2424 0.2473
September 0.2548 0.2462 0.2502
October 0.2542 0.2470 0.2505
November 0.2562 0.2442 0.2485
December 0.2459 0.2419 0.2437