YEARLY HIGH
2.1381 CNY
YEARLY LOW
2.0031 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.0705 CNY

2019 PEN to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 2.1381. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 2.0031.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1350 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0317 to the December average rate of 2.0918, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.1381 was up 1.95% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.0973, 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 10,691 CNY
2018 Average 10,064 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 10,016 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 675.11 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.1292
2.0202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to CNY 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 2.0427, compared to 2.0984 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0556 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0427
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0984

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0701 CNY (High: 2.1381 / Low: 2.0680). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 CNY (High: 2.0972 / Low: 2.0811).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0701
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 2.0903) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.0808), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0096 (+0.46%).

2019 Avg (August) 2.0903
2018 Avg (August) 2.0808

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.0489 2.0031 2.0317
February 2.0386 2.0218 2.0293
March 2.0410 2.0217 2.0313
April 2.0405 2.0219 2.0330
May 2.0837 2.0298 2.0576
June 2.0876 2.0441 2.0734
July 2.0972 2.0811 2.0900
August 2.1381 2.0680 2.0903
September 2.1343 2.1062 2.1201
October 2.1215 2.1028 2.1135
November 2.1047 2.0675 2.0844
December 2.1139 2.0676 2.0918