YEARLY HIGH
9.6423 ETB
YEARLY LOW
8.3430 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.7546 ETB

2019 PEN to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 9.6423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.3430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2992 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4838 to the December average rate of 9.3947, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 9.6423 was up 12.33% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.5839, 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 48,211 ETB
2018 Average 42,102 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 41,715 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,496.17 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

9.4857
8.3927
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to ETB 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 8.6310, compared to 8.8782 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2472 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.6310
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.8782

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.6427 ETB (High: 9.6423 / Low: 8.9995). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1167 ETB (High: 8.6842 / Low: 8.5675).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.6427
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1167

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1641 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1641

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 9.3947) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.3807), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0139 (+12.10%).

2019 Avg (December) 9.3947
2018 Avg (December) 8.3807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5740 8.3430 8.4838
February 8.6496 8.4784 8.5719
March 8.6842 8.5675 8.6356
April 8.7722 8.6009 8.7167
May 8.7499 8.5664 8.6743
June 8.8383 8.5642 8.7038
July 8.8572 8.6593 8.7999
August 8.7635 8.5433 8.6358
September 8.8643 8.5799 8.7552
October 8.9224 8.6153 8.8020
November 9.0302 8.7106 8.8815
December 9.6423 8.9995 9.3947