YEARLY HIGH
0.2375 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.1852 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2116 GBP

2022 PEN to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2022

During 2022, the PEN to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 0.2375. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1852.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0523 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1895 to the December average rate of 0.2147, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2022 high of 0.2375 was up 15.99% compared to the 2021 peak of 0.2048, 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 1,188 GBP
2021 Average 938 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 926 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 261.47 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2022.

0.2309
0.1858
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 0.2042, compared to 0.2190 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0148 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2042
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2190

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2022 was August, with a trading range of 0.0175 GBP (High: 0.2257 / Low: 0.2082). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0056 GBP (High: 0.2097 / Low: 0.2041).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0175
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0056

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0048 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0048

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2022: 0.2271) against the same month in 2021 (average: 0.1772), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0500 (+28.21%).

2022 Avg (September) 0.2271
2021 Avg (September) 0.1772

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1945 0.1852 0.1895
February 0.2003 0.1905 0.1949
March 0.2074 0.1970 0.2031
April 0.2097 0.2041 0.2068
May 0.2169 0.2071 0.2140
June 0.2204 0.2124 0.2168
July 0.2186 0.2090 0.2138
August 0.2257 0.2082 0.2159
September 0.2375 0.2210 0.2271
October 0.2299 0.2158 0.2227
November 0.2263 0.2138 0.2195
December 0.2185 0.2108 0.2147