2020 PEN to COP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 PEN based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 60.9254 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |