YEARLY HIGH
0.2500 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2192 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2348 GBP

2019 PEN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 30, valuing the pair at 0.2500. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.2192.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0308 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2319 to the December average rate of 0.2276, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2500 was up 4.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2390, 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 1,250 GBP
2018 Average 1,141 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,096 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 154.10 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2452
0.2260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN to GBP 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 0.2327, compared to 0.2369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2327
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0139 GBP (High: 0.2330 / Low: 0.2192). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 GBP (High: 0.2336 / Low: 0.2300).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0139
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0059 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0059

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.2436) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2317), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+5.14%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.2436
2018 Avg (July) 0.2317

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2370 0.2265 0.2319
February 0.2341 0.2270 0.2314
March 0.2331 0.2279 0.2297
April 0.2336 0.2300 0.2325
May 0.2368 0.2290 0.2336
June 0.2395 0.2338 0.2371
July 0.2500 0.2402 0.2436
August 0.2488 0.2406 0.2436
September 0.2442 0.2380 0.2412
October 0.2425 0.2308 0.2353
November 0.2336 0.2274 0.2305
December 0.2330 0.2192 0.2276