YEARLY HIGH
1204.4452 COP
YEARLY LOW
944.7887 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
1056.3274 COP

2020 PEN to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 1204.4452. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 21, dropping to 944.7887.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 259.6565 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 995.5570 to the December average rate of 961.6561, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1204.4452 was up 16.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 1035.2109, 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 6,022,226 COP
2019 Average 4,915,638 COP
Yearly Trough Low 4,723,943 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,298,282.45 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1187.6008
941.1157
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to COP 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 1078.7018, compared to 1033.9531 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 44.7487 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1078.7018
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1033.9531

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 183.3160 COP (High: 1186.9797 / Low: 1003.6637). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 23.9058 COP (High: 1017.5568 / Low: 993.6510).

March Spread (Volatile) ±183.3160
February Spread (Stable) ±23.9058

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 60.9254 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -60.9254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1167.0603) against the same month in 2019 (average: 956.2654), the exchange rate shifted by +210.7950 (+22.04%).

2020 Avg (April) 1167.0603
2019 Avg (April) 956.2654

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1017.5915 975.5164 995.5570
February 1017.5568 993.6510 1004.6710
March 1186.9797 1003.6637 1111.7699
April 1204.4452 1132.0735 1167.0603
May 1176.7104 1078.7969 1127.0389
June 1094.3626 1037.3506 1066.1135
July 1060.4935 1021.8740 1037.7883
August 1076.2112 1047.2671 1061.8707
September 1081.9039 1030.9727 1055.0953
October 1075.3321 1047.1597 1065.9781
November 1070.8253 992.2028 1021.3299
December 988.2733 944.7887 961.6561